The New Nation - Internet Edition

BUSINESS REPORTER

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) is going to organise a two day long International Business Conference from tomorrow at Bangladesh- China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC) to promote the country's businesses and project the opportunities for investment.

Chief Adviser Dr Fakruddin Ahmed is expected to inaugurate the conference at 10.00 am.

" The DCCI will launch a book on 'Commercial History of Dhaka' containing first-hand information on trade and commerce which would provides necessary guidelines to the next elected government for directing the country's businesses on right track," Hossain Khaled, President of DCCI, told the media at a press conference marking the trade body's Golden Jubilee Celebration yesterday.

Commerce Ministers, economists, representatives from business bodies and multi-national companies (MNCs) from different countries and secretary general of UNCTAD Dr Supachai Panitchpakdi would also participate in the conference.

"The country will be 50 years old by the next 15 years therefore we have to be ready to lead Bangladesh to develop countries level," he added.

The oldest chambers in the country, has chalked out a mega-programme to celebrate its 50th founding anniversary.

The book, being published by the DCCI in association with the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, would be launched on the closing day of conference on November 1 at the Radisson Water Garden Hotel in the city.

Besides, DCCI is also planning publication of a very special souvenir containing first-hand information on trade and commerce, informative articles by scholars, adverts and other relevant business materials.

It would also contain messages from the Head of the State, Chief Adviser of the caretaker government, Finance, Commerce and Foreign Advisers, in-depth and thoughtful articles from heads of NBR, SEC, EPB, BEPZA, chamber leaders and other eminent business personalities.

The business conference will be divided into a number of sessions, where scholars, business personalities, government officials, policymakers from home and abroad would share knowledge and experiences.

The first day programmes include roundtables, trade fair, a grand light and sound show at Lalbagh Fort depicting changes of culture and cuisine of Dhaka over the last 400 years and distribution of the DCCI business awards in the categories of Innovative Entrepreneurship, Women Entrepreneurship and the Best Non-resident Bangladeshi Entrepreneur on November 1.

A vast array of products will be exhibited during the conference for foreign delegates to get a look and get real experience of our expertise innovations.

This opportunity of close interaction or one-to-one business meeting will definitely make the venue a global market with positive business drive.