NEWSLETTER

June 2018 I Vol. 01 I No. 01

BMCCI ELECTS NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE TERM 2018-2019

Syed Moazzam Hossain, Managing Director of SMH Engineering Limited and Shabbir SHOWCASE Ahmed Khan of Khan & Deen Traders have been elected as President and Hon. BANGLADESH Secretary General respectively of the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and 2018 P- 04 Industry (BMCCI) for the term 2018-2019 in the 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday 23rd December, 2017.

LDC GRADUATION Raquib Mohammad Fakhrul, Chairman of Mahbubul Alam, Director & Chief Operating IT’S TIME TO BEGIN Ayurvedia Pharmacy (Dacca) Ltd. and Syed Officer of Quasem Food Products Limited Sadat Almas Kabir, Chief Executive Officer and Jamilur Rahman, Managing Director of PREPARATION P- 09 of MetroNet Bangladesh Limited as Vice Extol (Bangladesh) Ltd. Presidents. M. A. Bakar, Managing Director of Jaycee Shipping Agency Ltd. and Engr. The meeting was presided over by Ar. STUNNING Mohammad Badrul Hassan, Chairman of Md. Alamgir Jalil, the President, BMCCI. COMEBACK BBS Cables Ltd. have been elected as Hon. He presented the Annual Activities Report BY MAHATHIR Joint Secretary General and Hon. Treasurer of the Board of Directors and briefed the respectively for the same period. activities of the Chamber performed MOHAMAD P- 13 during the year 2017. As requested by the The other elected Directors are Md. Anwar Chair, Hony. Treasurer M. A. Bakar Shahid, Managing Director of Shimex presented the Audited Accounts of the BUDGET International Ltd., Md. Showkat Ali, Chamber for the year 2017 and explained 2018-2019 P- 14 Proprietor of Atlantic Traders, Mohammad the relevant points. Osman Gani Chowdhury, Managing Director of U. S. Lines (Overseas) Limited, The distinguished members of the BANGLADESH WOMEN Dato’ Goonahlam Subramaniam, Director of Chamber attended the meeting. Among CRICKETERS K-Link International Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd., Syed others High Commissioner of Malaysia to MAKE HISTORY P- 10 Moinuddin Ahmed, In-Charge of GD Assist Bangladesh and Chief Patron of BMCCI H.E. Limited, Rahul Chaudhary, Country Nur Ashikin Mohd. Taib, Past Presidents Managing Director of edotco Bangladesh Syed Moazzam Hossain, Syed Nurul Islam Published By Co. Ltd., K. M. Mijanur Rahman, Managing spoke on the occasion. Some members BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER Director of Maria Food Products Ltd., Abul also participated in the discussion. The OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Hossain, Proprietor of Fazila Corporation, meeting was followed by Lunch. BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY BMCCI Board of Directors ABOUT BMCCI

2018-2019 Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) is a non President profit service oriented organization. It has been working with a mission to Syed Moazzam Hossain foster strategic capabilities among the business communities through different events like, organizing Investment Forum, Trade Fair, Exchange of Vice Presidents business delegations, Seminar, Symposium, Luncheon meeting, etc. in Raquib Mohammad Fakhrul (Rocky) Bangladesh and Malaysia. Syed Almas Kabir Hon. Secretary General The Major Objectives of The Chamber Shabbir Ahmed Khan To promote trade, commerce, industry and investment between Bangladesh Hon. Jt. Secretary General and Malaysia both in private and public sectors, fostering mutual understanding M. A. Bakar and closer economic cooperation between the two countries to contribute towards the advancement of both the Bangladesh and Malaysia economy. Hon. Treasurer Engr. Mohammad Badrul Hassan To provide information and assistance to Bangladeshi and Malaysian firms seeking to do business in Bangladesh and Malaysia who are interested to Directors Md. Anwar Shahid expand business activities between themselves. Md. Showkat Ali Mohammad Osman Gani Chowdhury To make ease of business, to eliminate trade barriers, to make business Dato’ Goonahlam Subramaniam friendly environment, to share the experience of entrepreneurs of both the Syed Moinuddin Ahmed countries on trade, commerce & Industry. Rahul Choudhury K. M. Mijanur Rahman BMCCI organized the First Bangladesh-Malaysia Business Forum in 2004 in Abul Hossain Dhaka wherein the former Prime Minister and the Architect of modern Malaysia Mahbubul Alam Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad presented his keynote Speech on “Malaysia 2020: Jamilur Rahman From Vision to Reality”. BMCCI is regularly organizing the “Showcase Malaysia 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015 & 2017” in Dhaka, & “Showcase Bangladesh 2010, 2012 Chief Patron & Adviser & 2014” in Malaysia. H.E. Nur Ashikin Mohd Taib High Commissioner of Malaysia BMCCI Jointly arranged with MASSA a Dialogue Session with prospective Malaysian investors on 20th May, 2010 in Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur wherein Editorial Board our Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed, M.P. addressed on Chairman investment opportunities in Bangladesh. BMCCI also jointly organized with Syed Moazzam Hossain MASSA the INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITES IN BANGLADESH on 3rd December, 2015 during the official visit of our Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed, M.P. to Editor Malaysia. Jahurul Islam Chowdhury BMCCI organized full day Bangladesh Investment Summit on 5th December Members 2016 at Royal Chulan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Syed Almas Kabir Shabbir Ahmed Khan Mohammad Lakiotullah Member Secretary Corporate Social Responsibility Hasanur Rahman Chowdhury Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad Scholarship – BMCCI has taken initiative to Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber award scholarships to the most outstanding academic performers of selected of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) departments of Dhaka University. In this regard, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad Scholarship Program is designed to encourage the students of Dhaka House # 3/A, Apt.-302, Road # 136, University for higher study. Gulshan-1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh

Tel : +880-2-9852519-20 BMCCI Excellence Awards 09612326224 Fax : +880-2- 9895541 BMCCI has accorded BMCCI Excellence Awards 2013 on 9th June 2014 at the Westin E-mail : [email protected], Hotel Dhaka to three distinguished business leaders for significant contribution in their [email protected] respective fields. The objective of the program was to encourage businessman Website : www.bmcci.org.bd towards the contribution in economic development.

Through our various promotional measures, exports from Bangladesh to Malaysia have been remarkably increased. In 2006-2007 Bangladesh exported goods worth US$ 16.91 million to Malaysia while the same stands at US$ 160 million in 2016-2017. 02 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

From the Desk of President

As I recall I assumed the Presidency in 2010 & 2011. Today BMCCI re-electing me as President for the 2nd term 2018–2019. I want to express my gratitude to BMCCI Members for their trust & confidence on me in reelecting me to serve as President. BMCCI expanded a lot in last 16 years. Its membership crossed 250 figure, Activities extended, financially become strong. Office shifted to bigger space, new staff recruitment is going on. Many new Initiatives are taken.

Country moving fast. Bangladesh graduated from LDC to developing Country. We achieved Millennium goal & now we are in a heading SDG. To achieve SDG, role of Private Sector became more inclusive. Government & Private Sector must work Syed Moazzam Hossain closely. All Institutions must be research oriented & professionally administered.

To face the challenge of sustainable growth country needs to address the following with priority. All Infrastructures now in the process and or in planning must be completed in time. Financial Management & Cost of fund must be reduced to tangible level. Priority must be given to Research, Innovation & Development in all levels. Education policy & Curriculum of courses must be designed on need based. Until Good Governance in established no tangible growth could be achieved. New Budget should be efficiently implemented Safety, Security & Political Stability will consolidate the Sustainable growth.

This year BMCCI is going to increase its membership to minimum 300. So every member’s support is needed. On regular program SHOWCASE BANGLADESH 2018 IN KUALALUMPUR will be planned in October/November 2018 along with Investment Summit. We are trying to establish Research Cell & Continue our Luncheon Program. I invite all members to be involved in chamber activities and make the chamber effective & goal oriented.

Our Pride is our Past Presidents, our strength is our members. Our focus to create opportunity through our activities & networking among business community of Bangladesh & Malaysia.

Editorial

This is welcome - a new Board of Directors has taken over the helm of affairs of the BMCCI for the period 2018-2019. Expectation of the members does take a newer height from a newly inducted body, the one shunts for rich experience coupled with added enthusiasm and backed by increasing volume of trade and commerce from both the countries.

Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) by now has occupied a leading place among the Joint Chambers through its manifold business related programs like rotational annual Showcase in Bangladesh and Malaysia, multi sectoral Business Delegations to & from, Investment Summit and lastly Luncheon Meeting. The last Luncheon Meeting on Blue Economy has infused quite a lot of Jahurul Islam Chowdhury interest among the members. Blue Economy, to say the least, is presumed, will add a new dimension in the economy of the country if properly planned and harnessed in keeping with the speed of time.

BMCCI welcomes the offing of an apex body for the Joint Chambers in line with the FBCCI, to a reasonable extent, which has so long been a sought after expectation for obvious reasons. Having taken shape and being functional the apex body is expected to deliver the role of quite a constructive spectrum in so far as the coordination and boosting of trade and commerce.

Trade and investment volume is continuously in favour of Malaysia, which is gradually improving towards Bangladesh side. Vigorous efforts needed to gradually improve upon this aspect. This Chamber has a thoughtfully effective role in the coming years, through encouraging the members in all possible ways.

We request the BMCCI members to express their views/ opinions on the current topics under the purview of changing situation of trade and commerce and also share the outstanding performance, on any sphere, particularly academic feats of their wards enabling to publish in this Newsletter.

03 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEAND INDUSTRY CHAMBER NEWS BMCCI Plan to Organize Showcase Bangladesh 2018 in Malaysia

The members of the Board of Directors of Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) led by its President, Syed Moazzam Hossain paid a courtesy call to H.E. Nur Ashikin Mohd. Taib, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh

The Newly Elected members of the Board 2018. BMCCI is also going to Organize & Investment between Bangladesh and of Directors of Bangladesh-Malaysia Seminar on Role of Private Sector in Malaysia. She thanked the BMCCI Chamber of Commerce and Industry Achieving SDG Goal in 2030 in 2nd week of leaders for their appreciable roles in (BMCCI) led by its President Syed Moazzam February 2018 in Dhaka. promoting bilateral trade relation Hossain called on to the H.E. Nur Ashikin between Bangladesh and Malaysia. She Mohd. Taib, High Commissioner of Malaysia BMCCI has drawn the attention of Her assured her all out support to all BMCCI in Bangladesh on 18th January 2018. The Excellency on some Harassments in Kuala activities. BMCCI President in a Memorandum Lumpur Immigration and requested her to submitted to the H.E. mentioned that take initiative to stop Harassment to Among others, BMCCI Vice President Bangladesh considers Malaysia as one of Genuine Businessmen in Kuala Lumpur Syed Almas Kabir, Hon. Secretary the major source of Foreign Direct Immigration. General Shabbir Ahmed Khan, Hon. Investment (FDI). He mentioned that Treasurer Engr. Mohammad Badrul H.E. High Commissioner of Malaysia gave Malaysia is also one of the largest investors Hassan and Secretary Hasanur Rahman a patient hearing and assured to provide all in Bangladesh. Chowdhury were present during the possible support to increase bi-lateral trade The BMCCI President explained that this meeting. year Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) is going to organize the 4th Showcase Bangladesh 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia tentatively in November 2018. He further mentioned that Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia is going to organize Bangladesh Festival in Kuala Lumpur during 21-24 March, 2018. In conjunction with this BMCCI is exploring possibilities to organize Bangladesh Trade & Investment Seminar in cooperation with Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). BMCCI along with BIDA & BASIS will jointly organize ICT Fair in Kuala Lumpur in April 04 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY BMCCI plan to organize Bangladesh Trade & Investment Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia a Stepping stone to bridging the trade gap

The members of the Board of Directors of Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) led by its President Syed Moazzam Hossain paid a courtesy call to Executive Chairman of BIDA Kazi M. Aminul Islam

The Newly Elected members of the It was discussed that Bangladesh has He further mentioned that economic Board of Directors of Bangladesh- been significantly lagging behind in diplomacy is a must to increase trade Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and export, which has widened the trade gap and investment of both the country’s Industry (BMCCI) led by its President between the two brotherly countries. The leading to Malaysian Sunset Industries Syed Moazzam Hossain called on the delegation continues that further steps relocating to Bangladesh taking advantage Executive Chairman, Bangladesh to reduce this trade gap are essentially of cost effective production & export to Investment Development Authority needed by encouraging more exports other developing & developed countries. (BIDA) Kazi M. Aminul Islam on 4th from Bangladesh to Malaysia. Bangladesh would be greatly benefited by the employment opportunities it will January 2018. The BMCCI President in The BMCCI President informed that create improving the economy and a Memorandum submitted to the Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia standard of living of the nation. Executive Chairman mentioned that is going to organize Bangladesh Festival Bangladesh considers Malaysia as during 22-23 March, 2018. In conjunction The Executive Chairman gave a patient one of the major sources of Foreign with this BMCCI may plan to organize hearing and assured to provide all possible Direct Investment (FDI). He informed Bangladesh Trade & Investment Summit support to increase Bangladesh’s export that Malaysia is also one of the largest in cooperation with Bangladesh Investment to Malaysia as well as attract investment investors in Bangladesh. Development Authority (BIDA). in Bangladesh. He thanked the BMCCI leaders for their appreciable roles in promoting bilateral trade relation between Bangladesh and Malaysia. He assured his organization’s all out support to all BMCCI activities.

Among others, Deputy Director Md. Shah Alam from BIDA and BMCCI Vice President Raquib Mohammad Fakhrul, Hon. Secretary General Shabbir Ahmed Khan, Director Md. Abul Hossain and Secretary Hasanur Rahman Chowdhury were present during the meeting. 05 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Malaysian Trade Delegation visiting Bangladesh to boost up Business and Investment

Syed Moazzam Hossain, President of BMCCI presenting the bouquet to Malaysian Delegation leader Dato’ Tan Seng Sung of TC Management Service Corporation Sdn Bhd on Monday at BMCCI Office The Newly Elected President of BMCCI President informed them in invited them to setup industry in Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Renewable Energy government has a Bangladesh & export to Malaysia a 3 Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) Syed plan to go for 2400 MW Power Generation billion people market where Bangladesh is Moazzam Hossain welcomed Malaysian Renewable Energy & Solar by 2021. At getting duty free facilities. 10 members Business delegation present approx 500MW Power we Syed Moazzam also encouraging the under the leadership of Dato’ Tan Seng have from Renewable Energy. E-garage concept. This can be a good Sung of TC Management Service Government given LOI almost potential in Bangladesh. He invited Corporation Sdn Bhd on 8th January 1000MW & further 1000MW still them to start franchising in Bangladesh. 2018 at BMCCI Office. demand is lying. During their visit, they have planned to The BMCCI President initiated the visit Bangladesh Investment Development discussion and briefed the forthcoming Syed Moazzam explained that in ICT, Bangladesh Government declared the Authority (BIDA), Ministry of Energy, plan of activities of BMCCI. Bangladesh Power Development He highlighted the business scenario Country will be digital & ICT Compliant Country by 2021. BIDA along with Board, Power Cell, Sustainable Renewable between Bangladesh and Malaysia. He Energy Development Board (SREDA), emphasized on potential trade & BMCCI is going to organize ICT Showcase in April in Kuala Lumpur. Bangladesh Agro Processing Association Investment in Bangladesh in different (BAPA), CPA. and market survey in sectors. Bangladesh Government is going to Dhaka & Chittagong. setup IT PARK in every Corner of the Delegation leader Dato’ Tan Seng Sung Country to utilize our huge ICT trained Among others, Vice President of Tan briefed about their visit objectives and Manpower & 3rd Largest freelancers in Chong & Sons Motor Company Sdn told that they are interested in investing the world. Malaysia can be a good Bhd Ong Siew Luan and Executive in Solar development projects ICT, partner with us to involve in ICT/IOT Soah Lee Boon, Manager of Tan Chong Franchising E-Garage, Assembling of sector. & Sons Motor Company Sdn Bhd, Khoo Truck & bus & are also considering to Kiat Beng, General Manager of TC Regarding Agro products processing & Trucks After Sales Sdn. Bhd, Ngai Kah venture into processing of Agro halal food sector Bangladesh has products. Seng and Chin Teck Fei PA to Director, huge potential in and a b road.He Tan Teow Chang, General Manager, Ong Teck Seong Senior Manager of TC Management Services Corporation Sdn Bhd, Ho Shaur Kiat, Senior Executive of Mayflower My 2nd Home (MM2H) Sdn Bhd and Yap Hon Heong, Senior Manager of Tan Chong Trading Sdn Berhad. On behalf of BMCCI Vice Presidents Raquib Mohammad Fakhrul, Syed Almas Kabir, Hon. Joint Secretary General M. A. Bakar and Secretary Hasanur Rahman Chowdhury were present during the meeting. 06 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Stronger Private Sector Role Sought to Tap Ocean Resources

H.E. Nur Ashikin Mohd. Taib, High Commissioner of Malaysia presenting the crest to key note Speaker Rear Admiral (Retd.), M Khurshed Alam, Secretary (maritine Affairs Unit) of Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of M Khurshed Alam highlighted the We are waiting for a bit as we are doing Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) challenges of exploring the a joint study with the European Union.” urged the authorities concerned to opportunities of blue economy in He said the joint study began last year establish a sustainable blue economy Bangladesh and the country has a and hopes to get the outcome by development authority to explore large deposit of marine resources middle or end of the year. economic benefits in the Bay of under the blue ocean in 1,18,813 Bengal. square kilometer maritime area. “The joint study team is looking into all aspects including identification of Speakers at a business meeting in To tap all potentials of blue economy, resources,” he said. Dhaka have sought a stronger role he said, Bangladesh needs to increase from the private sector to explore vast its capacity as well as capability to Syed Moazzam Hossain said formation of opportunities that the blue economy create skilled manpower. a sustainable blue economy development offers. “I am hopeful that with your help and authority is essential for properly tapping all "The concept of blue economy has positive intention, we will be able to potentials of blue economy to explore opened up a new horizon for economic explore the vast opportunities that economic benefits in the Bay of Bengal like development of the coastal countries," blue economy offers,” Secretary deep sea fishing, tourism, marine said Malaysian High Commissioner in (Maritime Affairs Unit) at the Ministry transportation and oil and gas exploration. Dhaka H.E. Nur Ashikin Mohd Taib of Foreign Affairs Rear Admiral (Retd) while speaking as the special guest at Md Khurshed Alam said. "We consider blue economy in the context a business luncheon meeting on of sustainable development and poverty "Challenges of Implementing the Today or tomorrow Bangladesh will eradication as one of the important tools opportunities of Blue Economy in benefit by utilizing ocean resources, he available for achieving sustainable Bangladesh" at a local hotel in the city. said adding: “We are not sitting idle. development," he added.

BMCCI organised the meeting while Foreign Secretary (Maritime Affairs) Rear Admiral (Retd) M Khurshed Alam delivered a key note presentation and BMCCI President Syed Moazzam Hossain delivered welcome address.

H.E. Nur Ashikin Mohd Taib said the private sector in Bangladesh is gradually getting involved in public-private partnership in sensitive economic sector such as blue economy. 07 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

He emphasized that it should contribute to eradicating poverty as well as sustained economic growth, enhancing social inclusion, improving human welfare and creating opportunities for employment and decent work for all while maintaining the healthy functioning of the earth's ecosystem.

"Blue economy conceptualizes oceans as 'Development Spaces' where spatial planning integrates conservation, sustainable use, oil and mineral wealth extraction, bio-prospecting, sustainable energy production and marine transport," he added.

Among others, members of the BMCCI, presidents of leading and joint chambers of commerce and industry of the country, bankers, government officials, business leaders and media personalities attended the luncheon meeting.

BMCCI Arranged Doa Mahfil at Newly Rented Office

Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) arranged a Doa Mehfil on Saturday, 21st April 2018 at newly rented Office at House # 3/A, Flat # 302, Road # 136, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212. H.E. Nur Ashikin Mohd. Taib, High Commissioner of Malaysia and Chief Patron of BMCCI was present in the Doa Mehfil.

The program was also attended by representatives of leading Chambers, Associations and Joint Chambers. In addition, many elite business personalities of Bangladesh were invited to the event. Majority of the guests comprised of members and stakeholders of BMCCI. The program was presided by Syed Moazzam Hossain, President of BMCCI, who welcomed the guests. The program started with recitation from the Holy Quran and conducted Doa by Mowlana Hafaj Mohammad Hafizur Rahman.

BMCCI Arranged Iftar Mahfil

Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) hosted a grand Iftar Mehfil on Saturday, 26th May 2018 at the Six Season Hotel, Gulshan-2, Dhaka. It was arranged as a tradition of BMCCI to organize Iftar Mehfil each year and celebrate the month of Holy Ramadan. H.E. Nur Ashikin Mohd Taib, High Commissioner of Malaysia and chief patron of BMCCI, was present in the program as the Chief Guest.

The program was attended by representatives of leading Chambers, Associations and Joint Chambers. In addition, many elite business personalities of Bangladesh were invited to the event. Majority of the guests comprised of members and stakeholders of BMCCI. The program was presided by Syed Moazzam Hossain, President of BMCCI, who welcomed the guests. The program started with recitation from the Holy Quran. The Iftar was followed by dinner after Maghrib prayers and the program concluded in due time for Tarabi prayers. 08 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

NATIONAL NEWS

LDC Graduation: It’s Time to Begin Preparations

Bangladesh, which has been an LDC at the same time and its steady European Union, Canada, Japan and since 1975, recently fulfilled the UN’s progress showed that formal elevation Australia and have to pay 14-15 current criteria to graduate from a to the list of developing countries in percent tax. Therefore, Bangladesh ‘least developed country’ to a 2024 will be smooth. should focus on bilateral relations ‘developing country’ after advancing Bangladesh should start preparing for with countries that have demand for from a low-income country to a the challenges that are to come after it Bangladeshi products. low-middle income country on the graduates from the UN group of least We believe Bangladesh should now World Bank’s scale two years ago. developed countries or LDCs. increase the internal productivity to Graduating to a developing country prepare to compete in the global According to the UN, a country is market. Needless to say human eligible to graduate from the LDC status will mean that Bangladesh will no longer have access to the special resource to be developed according category if it has a gross national to the demand in the market.We income (GNI) per capita of $1,230 or benefits, including loan and export support, available to LDCs. must stressed institutional capability above for three years, a Human Assets and good governance in Bangladesh. Index (HAI) of 66 or above and an Bangladesh should now focus on Economic Vulnerability Index (EVI) of ‘economic diplomacy’ to confront the It is extremely important for the 32 or below. challenges of losing grants, low-interest business climate needs to improve loans and duty-free access to the markets considerably to encourage the Bangladesh has fulfilled the three of developed countries as it graduated to private investment from both local conditions on a very large margin. the list of developing countries. and foreign sources.Foreign Bangladesh's current per capita investment will stream in once income is $1,610. The HAI is 72.9, The challenges of Bangladesh losing Bangladesh can reduce the while the EVI is 25. duty free access to global markets for production cost, adding roads, exports.We will gradually lose the railways and waterways along with HaoliangXu, assistant secretary general of trade benefits under the generalised economic zones should be the United Nations, said Bangladesh is the system of preferences we are now developed to become appropriate for first country to fulfill the three conditions entitled to as an LDC from the investment.

09 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to millions of cricket fans in the country. stringing together a succession of Calls for Making One-Stop Service for Investors Efficient, Accountable concerned with the T20 Asia Cup team. strong performances -- beating India for Calling it a fairytale would not be an the first time before confirming their The government has earned plaudits The Tigresses erupted into wild overstatement as the Tigresses have maiden final appearance by thrashing for making a law to provide all services celebrations at the Kinrara Academy overcome every difficulty and distress in Thailand and hosts Malaysia. to the local and foreign investors at a Oval as soon as JahanaraAlam whipped the wake of one embarrassing defeat 'single point', but it has been advised to Indian skipper HarmanpreetKaur to after another in international cricket to Their hunger did not end there as they deliver the one-stop services with deep midwicket to secure the two runs write a new chapter for Bangladesh played the final as true professionals to skilled workforce and hold those to needed from the last ball to seal a women's cricket and bring renewed snatch victory from the mighty Indians. account. three-wicket victory over the six-time hope for the coming generations. It was a maiden Asia Cup final for the champions. women, that too against very strong At a meeting of the technical advisory After a humiliating defeat against opposition. committee of Bangladesh Investment In the end, the women's team ushered in Sri-Lanka in the first match, they Climate Fund (BICF) supported by the a new era at Bangladesh cricket's happy bounced back strongly in the second In the end, it was a brilliant team effort World Bank Group’s International hunting city and provided ample match by beating Pakistan for the first that proved that the trophy was won by Finance Corporation or IFC, business evidence of their ability to bring smiles time and did not look back since, the best side of the tournament. leaders emphasised developing infrastructure, cutting corporate tax rates and improving connectivity in order to lure in more investment.

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority or BIDA Executive Chairman Kazi M Aminul Islam said they They have taken initiatives, he said, by corporate plan’ already finalised, he discussed the ‘strategic roadmap and going through the complaints so that said it primarily aims to augment corporate plan’ on investment at the the investors can get the services investment with a focus on a meeting, the second in nine months, comfortably in a short time and at a concerted national development. hosted by the World Bank Group and reduced cost. UKAID. Secondly, he said, the plan is to expand “That’s why the initiative was taken to the investment promotion activities BIDA and several other government enact the law following the prime beyond Dhaka and Chittagong to the minister’s instructions,” he added. agencies including BEPZA and BEZA will rural areas. provide 27 types of services at a single point.BIDA Executive Chairman Kazi M The BIDA executive chairman said they have moved for massive reforms to The third objective of the plan is to Aminul said complaints about difficulties involve ‘extensively’ the private sector in getting business registered, paying ensure an investment-friendly in the investment promotion activities taxes, building infrastructure, getting environment in Bangladesh. utility connections and many other that have been limited to some issues came their way. About the ‘strategic roadmap and government agencies.

CONGRATULATIONS Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team Create History, beat India in Asia Cup final

The Bangladesh women’s cricket team won the Asia Cup T-20 cricket final against India on 10th June, 2018.

BMCCI congratulated the Bangladesh women’s cricket team for achieving a historic victory over India, by three wickets, at the Asia Cup T20 cricket final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

BMCCI President Syed Moazzam Hossain greeted all the players, coach and officials of the national women’s cricket team as well as officials of 10 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to millions of cricket fans in the country. stringing together a succession of concerned with the T20 Asia Cup team. strong performances -- beating India for Calling it a fairytale would not be an the first time before confirming their The Tigresses erupted into wild overstatement as the Tigresses have maiden final appearance by thrashing celebrations at the Kinrara Academy overcome every difficulty and distress in Thailand and hosts Malaysia. Oval as soon as JahanaraAlam whipped the wake of one embarrassing defeat Indian skipper HarmanpreetKaur to after another in international cricket to Their hunger did not end there as they deep midwicket to secure the two runs write a new chapter for Bangladesh played the final as true professionals to needed from the last ball to seal a women's cricket and bring renewed snatch victory from the mighty Indians. three-wicket victory over the six-time hope for the coming generations. It was a maiden Asia Cup final for the champions. women, that too against very strong After a humiliating defeat against opposition. In the end, the women's team ushered in Sri-Lanka in the first match, they a new era at Bangladesh cricket's happy bounced back strongly in the second In the end, it was a brilliant team effort hunting city and provided ample match by beating Pakistan for the first that proved that the trophy was won by evidence of their ability to bring smiles time and did not look back since, the best side of the tournament.

Signed to Build Jhilmil Housing Project at Tk 8,000cr

Rajuk Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Located at Keraniganj, the Jhilmil The project is aimed at reducing the growing and CEO of BNG Global Holding SDN residential scheme is one of the much pressure for residential spaces in Dhaka by Sharifah Sabrina exchange documents publicised projects of the government to be building houses on the outskirts of the capital. after signing a deal at the Sonargaon developed on about 160 acres of land. hotel in Dhaka. Housing and Public The flats will be sold among the lower and Works Minister Mosharraf Hossain Some 13,832 apartments will be built under middle income segments at easy instalments. The Bangladesh women’s cricket and State Minister for Power, Energy the project, which will also include mosque, team won the Asia Cup T-20 cricket and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid gymnasium, community centres and other Rajuk called for proposal for the residential final against India on 10th June, 2018. were also present. civic amenities, the statement quoted project in January this year. The work order was Rajuk Chairman Md Abdur Rahman as given to the consortium in October, according to The government is set to develop the saying. the statement. BMCCI congratulated the Bangladesh much-talked Jhilmil residential park for women’s cricket team for achieving a Tk 8,000 crore under a public-private He said the housing project will complete in The agreement was signed between the Rajuk historic victory over India, by three partnership arrangement, said the four years, with construction starting from and a tri-nation consortium comprising BNG wickets, at the Asia Cup T20 cricket Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha January 2018. Global Holdings SDN BHD, Jianxi Construction final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Rajuk) in a statement. “We will offer flats at Tk 4,500 per square Engineering and Multiplex Holdings. Rajuk feet and if you wish, you can start buying Chairman Rahman and BNG Global Holdings BMCCI President Syed Moazzam Under the scheme, 85 high-rise flats in the Jhilmil project from now CEO Sharifah Sabrina signed the deal at the Pan Hossain greeted all the players, coach buildings will be constructed. Of them, onwards,” said Housing and Public Works Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka. Planning and officials of the national women’s 60 buildings will be 20-storied and the Minister Mosharraf Hossain at the contract Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal and State cricket team as well as officials of rest 25-storied. signing ceremony to develop the residential Minister for Power Nasrul Hamid were also area. present. 11 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Akij Group to Invest $20m in Malaysia

The government approved a proposal that board to ceramic to become the first local acquire Malaysian fibreboard manufacturing would enable Akij Group to invest $20 million company to make investment abroad. Under firm Robin Resources and its subsidiary in Malaysia. The cabinet committee on the current Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, Robina Flooring. In May, the same economic affairs at a meeting, presided over overseas investment is not permitted for cabinet committee sent back Akij’s by finance minister AMA Muhith, approved resident Bangladeshis. proposal along with two other the proposal put forward by the Financial investment proposals by Ha-Meem Institutions Division to open the overseas Additional secretary Mustafizur Rahman told Group ($10.44 million in Haiti) and investment opportunity against the backdrop reporters after the meeting that Akij Group’s Nitol-Niloy Group ($7 million in of poor private investment in the country. subsidiary Akij Resources SDN BHDR was Gambia). The companies’ managements given approval to invest $20 million in were asked to submit their proposals The approval has created scopes for Akij Malaysia from the export retention quota of again with further details like job Group which produces from matches to another subsidiary of the Group, Akij Jut Mills. employment opportunity and cigarettes, beverage to cement and particle The investment would enable Akij to repatriation of profit.

Robi-10 Minute School Wins the First Ever APICTA Award for Bangladesh

Robi-10 Minute School has recently won the APICTA awards is an international could make $83.06 million in 10 years from prestigious Asia Pacific ICT Alliance awards program that aims to increase ICT the purchase of the Malaysian firm. The (APICTA) award. This is first time any awareness in the community and assist in company also said it could repatriate initiative from Bangladesh has won the bridging the digital divide. National $29.90 million from the overseas equity award. organizations of 17 member countries work investment within the time frame. Earlier, in APICTA to promote the use of ICT as a tool the proposal was examined by a Robi-10 Minute School won the award under for development in the society. The Bangladesh Bank committee called the the e-learning category. The APICTA is competition is organised among the member Performance Evaluation Committee. The popularly known as the ‘Oscars’ of the ICT states annually. Bangladesh became an committee gave opinion in favour of the world. In total, 17 category-based awards APICTA member in 2015 and this was the first proposal although BB officials had initially were presented at the end of the four-day time Bangladesh hosted this prestigious opposed the move. programme. The awards were handed over event. by the Hon’ble Finance Minister, AMA The PEC report calculated that Akij Group Muhith. The award was held at the Over 1,50,000 students regularly benefit from could return its investment of $20 million Bangabandhu International Conference Robi-10 Minute School’s educational content within three years after the acquisition of Centre. Bangladesh Association of which includes daily live classes, quizzes, Robin Resources. Akij’s investment will be Software and Information Services smartbooks and a growing number of over highest overseas investment from (BASIS) and the ICT Division, jointly 3,452 online video tutorials. Bangladesh as six companies, three of which organized the programme. hail from the health sector, earlier invested In its re-submission, Akij said the company $9.1 million in total in six countries between 2013 and March 2016.

12 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Stunning Comeback by Mahathir Mohamad

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is back. He has a long time, to politics and his magical victory in Asia. This is more so because of his staged a comeback in the centre-stage of in the Malaysian elections have again proved track-record. While in power, with the Malaysian politics with a big bang. The victory that politics does make strange bedfellows. acumen of a visionary leader he steered of the opposition Pakatan Harapan (Alliance Mr. Mahathir formed alliance with his Malaysia on course of becoming a role of Hope) in the just-held elections under his one-time ally and then an adversary, Mr. model for many developing countries. This leadership defying all the curbs and Anwar Ibrahim, in a historic transition that has helped unshackle its economy from the allurements has caught the world by surprise. seen the 'ouster' of UNMO for the first time. adverse fallouts of the Asian financial crisis The ruling Barisan Nasional (National Front), Mr. Anwar, who has suffered at the hands of in the late 1990s. His return to power is, by all led by erstwhile Prime Minister Najib Razak of both Mr. Mahathir and Mr. Razak, is now in counts, well-timed as uncertainties now face the United Malays National Organisation prison and expected to be released soon on the international community, in tandem with (UNMO), did resort to stringent curbs on royal pardon. As promised, Mr. Mahathir is set media freedoms, tougher gerrymandering of to hand over power to Mr. Anwar following the compounding problems on Malaysia's constituency boundaries, making offers of latter's election. However, it remains to be domestic front. attractive handouts to electorates and the like. seen how Mr. Mahathir works for forging All these failed to do the trick in its favour. strong unity in the ranks of the Alliance of The victory of the opposition, led by Mr. Hope and ultimately transfers power. Mahathir, does thus carry a plausible Mr. Razak's alleged involvement in the implication -- it could encourage democratic multi-million dollar embezzlement scandal in During his long reign, Mr. Mahathir had ruled movements across Asia that was once the a sovereign wealth fund --1 Malaysia Malaysia with an iron fist. His human rights focal point of his broader political and Development Berhad (IMDB) -- took a heavy records were also not beyond questions. economic agenda. It might also provide an toll on the ruling UNMO, for it seriously Notwithstanding this, he is largely to be inspirational lesson for many Asian countries undermined the image of Malaysia, better credited for Malaysia's rapid transition to a where democratic environment is under known as a regional tiger economy, in the modern, technology-oriented fast developing threat. However, much would depend on the outside world. Whatever economic economy. On both democratic rights and fight behaviour and performance of the new achievements the country made under the against corruption, Mr. Mahathir has now power wielders in Malaysia. Hopefully, they leadership of Mr. Razak in all these years, were taken a firm and resolute stand that has been would be able to cement their unity and help overshadowed by the 1MDB scandal. The unambiguously endorsed by the Malaysians. the country sustain its progress, both opposition got the much sought-after His promise to uphold the rule of law is politically and economically, much in line with momentum out of it during the electioneering. expected to go well with his own countrymen the expectations of its people. The return of Mr. Mahathir, who led UNMO for as well as peoples of other regional countries

13 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Budget 2018-2019

Budget Outlay : Tk 4,64,573cr

Revenue Earnings : Tk 3,39,280

Deficit : Tk 1,25,293

Size of ADP : Tk 1,73,000

Size of GDP : Tk 25,37,849

GDP Growth Rate : 7.8 Percent

Inflation : 5.6 Percent

Parliament passed a Tk 464,573 crore The opposition lawmakers also came The government will borrow Tk 42,029 budget for 2018-19 in order to help the down heavily on Khandker Mosharraf crore from the banking system and raise government achieve higher economic Hossain, local government and rural Tk 29,197 crore through the sales of growth, alleviate poverty, reduce development minister, for his failure to national savings certificates and other inequalities and bring qualitative resolve the waterlogging problem in changes to people's living standards. non-bank sources. Dhaka city. Finance Minister AMA Muhith moved the Sector-wise, the finance minister kept Appropriations Bill 2018, also known as The opposition and independent MPs aside the biggest chunk of 14.6 percent the spending bill, seeking an allocation of who were present in the House when the for education and technology, 12 percent Tk 571,833 crore. The bill was passed by Appropriations Bill was passed did not for transport and communication, 11.1 a voice vote. raise any voice. percent for interest payment, and 7.1 percent for subsidies and incentives. Later, ministers presented justifications On June 7, Muhith proposed the budget for the expenses by their ministries through 59 demands for grants. for the upcoming fiscal year starting on Besides, 7 percent was set aside for July 1. local government and rural development, Following the discussion between the In the next fiscal year, the government's 6.3 percent for miscellaneous treasury and the opposition benches, revenue earnings would largely depend expenditure, 5.6 percent for defence, Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on the National Board of Revenue to public order and security and pension allowed the lawmakers to participate in generate revenues, with the revenue each, 5.4 percent for energy and power, the discussion on the higher secondary administration contributing Tk 296,201 and higher education division, the health and 5.1 percent for social security and crore in tax. ministry, the local government division, welfare. the disaster management ministry, and the railways ministry. Other sources such as non-tax revenues In the Tk 179, 669 crore development will contribute Tk 33,352 crore and budget, the minister attached the most non-NBR tax Tk 9,727 crore. Participating in the cut-motion, the importance to transport and independent and opposition lawmakers communication allocating 26.6 percent lambasted Education Minister Nurul Still, there will be an income-expenditure of the funds, followed by 16.3 percent Islam Nahid for his failure to improve the mismatch of Tk 125,293 crore. quality of education. for education and technology, 15.7 percent for local government and rural As per Muhith's budget speech,Tk 54,067 Jatiya Party MP Fakhrul Imam alleged development, and 13.8 percent for crore will be financed from external that GPA-5 certificates were sold in energy and power. On 27 th June 2018, sources and Tk 71,226 crore will come exchange of money – an allegation the House passed the Finance Bill 2018. Nahid denied. from domestic sources.

14 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Glimpses of BMCCI

Newly elected President Syed Moazzam Hossain is Presented with a bouquet by the outgoing President Ar. Md. Alamgir Jalil during Annual General Meeting of BMCCI held on 23rd December, 2017

H.E. Nur Ashikin Mohd. Tain High Comminnioner of Malaysia and Chief Petron of BMCCI deliver her encouraging speach during the BMCCI 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at a local Hotel held on 23rd December, 2017

Syed Nurul Islam, Past President pointing out an issue at the 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of BMCCI

15 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Glimpses of BMCCI

Newly elected Office Bearer of the Board of Directors of BMCCI met in a Strategic meeting held on 1st January, 2018 at BMCCI Office. Syed Moazzam Hossain, President, Raquib Mohammad Fakhrul, Vice President and Shabbir Ahmed Khan, Hon. Secretary General were present in the meeting.

Newly elected Office Bearer of the Board of Directors of BMCCI Syed Moazzam Hossain, President, Raquib Mohammad Fakhrul, Vice President and Shabbir Ahmed Khan, Hon. Secretary General had a courtesy meeting with Frist Secretary (Commercial), High Commission of Bangladesh to Malaysia Mr. Rajib Ahsan held on 2nd January, 2018 at a local Hotel to discuss different issues and forthcoming BMCCI activities before his departure to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The 1st Meeting of the Board of Directors of BMCCI for the term 2018 and 2019 held on Saturday, 3rd January, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of Golden Tutip Hotel, Banani, Dhaka-1213. Syed Moazzam Hossain, President of BMCCI Presided. Raquib Mohammad Fakhrul, Vice President, Shabbir Ahmed Khan, Hon. Secretary General, M. A. Bakar, Hon. Jt. Secretary General, Eng. Mohammad Badrul Hassan, Hon. Treasurer, Dato’ Goonahlam Subramaniam, Syed Mainuddin Ahmed, K. M. Mijanur Rahman, Abul Hossain, Mahbubul Alam, and Jamilur Rahman, Directors were present in the meeting.

16 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Glimpses of BMCCI

The 2nd Meeting of the Board of Directors of BMCCI for the term 2018 and 2019 held on Saturday, 3rd February, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mini Conference Room of Banani Club Limited, Banani. Dhaka-1213. Syed Moazzam Hossain, President of BMCCI presided. Raquib Mohammad Fakhrul, Vice President, Shabbir Ahmed Khan, Hon. Secretary General, M. A. Bakar, Hon. Jt. Secretary General, Md. Anwar Shahid, Md. Showkat Ali, Mohammad Osman Gani Chowdhury, Dato’ Goonahlam Subramanian, Syed Mainuddin Ahamed, Rahul Choudhury, K. M. Mijanur Rahman, Abul Hossain, Mahbubul Alam, and Jamilur Rahman, Directors were present in the meeting.

Malaysian Trade Delegation to Bangladesh visited BMCCI Office on 8th January, 2018 and interactive meeting with BMCCI Board of Directors led by Dato’ Tan Seng Sung of TC Management Service Corporation Sdn Bhd

Syed Moazzam Hossain, President and Shabbir Ahmed Khan, Hon. Secretary General were in a meeting with Dr. Li Xiaolong, Professor of Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, China at BMCCI Office held on 13th January, 2018.

17 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Glimpses of BMCCI

Syed Moazzam Hossain, President of BMCCI handing over a memento to Dr. Li Xiaolong, Professor of Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, China at BMCCI Office. Shabbir Ahmed Khan, Hon. Secretary General was present at the moment.

Syed Moazzam Hossain, President of BMCCI delivered welcome address at the “Labuan IBFC’s Innovative Financial Products and Solutions” held on 3rd March, 2018 at The Westin Dhaka Hotel.

Syed Moazzam Hossain, President of BMCCI among the Resource persons from Labuan IBFC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and participants of the Seminar on the “Labuan IBFC’s Innovative Financial Products and Solutions” held on 3rd March, 2018 at The Westin Dhaka Hotel.

18 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Glimpses of BMCCI

BMCCI President Syed Moazzam Hossain attended 4th Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce of Bangladesh (JFCCB) meeting held on 8th April, 2018 at JETRO Dhaka Office.

Uttara Club Ltd. and Bangladesh Tennis Federation jointly organized a Bangladesh-Malaysia Friendship Tennis Tournament held on 7-10 March, 2018. Chief Guest H.E. Nur Ashikin Mohd Taib, High Commissioner of Malaysia inaugurated the program which Syed Moazzam Hossain, President of BMCCI attended as the Special Guest.

A discussion meeting was held with Vice Chairman of Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Mr. Bijoy Bhattacharjee on 27th June, 2018 at his office BMCCI President Syed Moazzam Hossain, Immediate Past President Ar. Md. Alamgir Jalil, Hon. Secretary General Shabbir Ahmed Khan and Hon. Jt. Secretary General M. A. Bakar were present in the meeting

19 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY NEW ENROLLED MEMBERS OF BMCCI

Company : Q Trading & Services Company : Angel Name : Mr. SM Sharfuddin Ahmad Mahi Name : Mr. Syed Muhabbat Hossain Sazal Designation : Proprietor Designation : CEO Address : H- 31, SS Villa, 190/C, Jamal Khan Lane, CTG Address : H # 83, Road # 23, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212 Telephone : +88031-637093 Telephone : +880-2-9856077, 9855960 Cell : +8801819-611548 Cell : +8801713459881, 01750-037201 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected], Company : Tirupati Limited [email protected] Name : Mr. Seow See Ming Company : Star Assets Ltd. Designation : Managing Director Name : Mr. Md. Sultan Mahmud Address : H # 17, Road # 11, Block # G, Banani, Dha-1213 Designation : Managing Director Telephone : +880-2-9871691 Address : H # 41, R # 13, Sector # 3, Uttara, Dha-1230 Cell : +8801711-592951 Telephone : +8801717068637 Fax : +880-2-9871692 Cell : +8801842068637 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected], Company : M/S. Shahid Enterprise [email protected], Name : Mr. Md. Shahid Hossain [email protected] Designation : Proprietor Web : www.stargroupbd.net Address : 161 Strand Road, Saber Plaza (4thFloor), Barek Building, Chittagong. Company : Extreme Exhibition & Event Solution Ltd. Telephone : +880-31-712086 Name : Mr. Chanmohan Saha Cell : +8801819-343349 Designation : Managing Director E-mail : [email protected], Address : House # 469, Road # 31, New DOHS, [email protected] Mohakhali, Dhaka-1206 Fax : +880-31-2522394 Telephone : +8802-9887813, 9861821, 9849673 Cell : +8801713-386063 Company : Akmal Khan & Co. Fax : +880-2-9857745 Name : Mr. Asad Khan E-mail : [email protected], Designation : Proprietor [email protected] Address : Anowara Akmal Chamber, 232 SK, Mujib Web : wwwe3solutionbd.com Road, Chowmuhini Moor, CTG -4100 Telephone : +880-31-2526180, 2522807 Company : HC Marine Limited Cell : +8801817-250501 Name : Mr. Nur-Un-Nabi Fax : +88031-2511840 Designation : Director E-mail : [email protected], Address : B.S. Nahar Building (2Floor) Room # 39, [email protected] Strand Road, Chittagong Telephone : +880-31-725807, 725842, 2513988 Company : Worldwide Agro Industry Development Ltd. Cell : +8801797-526514 Name : Mr. Sushil Kumar Saha Fax : +88031-2513987 Designation: Managing Director E-mail : [email protected] Address : Nouhata, Sherpur Town, Sherpur-2100 Cell : +8801715-185987, 01711-371930 Company : F. Q. Khan & Brothers Ltd. E-mail : [email protected] Name : Mr. Abu Sharif Designation : Managing Director Company : Allysian Sciences (BD) Pvt. Ltd. Address : Sadharan Bima Sadan (1st Floor, South Name : Mr. Mahdud-E-Sultan Hashmi Side)102 Agrabad C/A, Chittagong Designation : Director Telephone : +880-31-2518742, 2516935 Address : 90/1 (New) 103 (Old) City Centre Cell : +8801678-059240 (25Floor),Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000 E-mail : [email protected] Telephone : +880-2-5511-0929 Cell : +8801711-760457 E-mail : [email protected] Company : Euro Engineering Services Name : Mr. Abu Syed Mohammad Haider Company : Sifat Shipping Lines Designation : Proprietor Name : Mr. Mohammed Khurshid Alam Address : Euro Tower (5th, 6th & 7th Floor), 155, Ranavola Designation : Proprietor Avenue, Road # 18, Sector # 10, Uttara, Dhaka-1230 Address : H # NE(E) -3, Road # 74, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212 Telephone : +880-2-8982061-3 Telephone : +880-2-9856659, 58813012 Cell : +8801613-117474, 01933-117575 Cell : +8801713-161063 Fax : +880-2-8982060 Fax : +880-2-9856659 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] E-mail : [email protected], Web : www.eurogroupbd.org [email protected] Company : HL Real Estate Ltd. Company : Conference & Exhibition Management Services Ltd. Name : Md. Ragib Ahsan Name : Mrs. Meherun N. Islam Designation : Managing Director Designation : President & Group Managing Director Address : 128 New Eskaton Road, Dhaka-1000 Address : Rupayon Millenium Squaire (5th Floor) Telephone : +880-2-9339795, 8319452 Cha-69 Bir Uttam Rafiqul Islam Avenue Cell : +8801711-547830 Telephone : +880-2-48810266 Fax : +880-2-8316896 Cell : +8801711-520799 E-mail : [email protected], Fax : +880-2-48810286 [email protected], [email protected], E-mail : [email protected] 20 [email protected] Web : www.cemsbangladesh.com BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

MALAYSIAN TRADESHOW 2018

Day & Date Events Location Nature of Business

Malaysia International Packaging & Thu, 19 - Sun, 22 Jul 2018 Labelling Food Processing & Bakery Kuala Lumpur Tradeshow Food & Beverages Equipment Exhibition (M Asia Food Pro)

Thu, 19 - Sun, 22 Jul 2018 Tradeshow Packing & Packaging Plastic Malaysia International Plastic, Mould & Kuala Lumpur Tools Exhibition (M'SIA-PLAS 2018) & Polymers Automation & Robotics

Thu, 19 - Sun, 22 Jul 2018 Malaysia Pack (M'SIA-PACK) Kuala Lumpur Tradeshow Packing & Packaging

Malaysia International Sign & LED Thu, 19 - Sun, 22 Jul 2018 Kuala Lumpur Tradeshow Electric & Electronics Exhibition

KL International Gifts Premium & Wed, 25 - Fri, 27 Jul 2018 Kuala Lumpur Tradeshow Arts & Crafts Stationery Fair (KLIGP)

Association of Private Hospitals of Tradeshow Medical & Pharma Wellness, Tue, 31 Jul - Thu, 02 Aug 2018 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Conference and Exhibition (APHM) Health & Fitness Drugs & Medicines Paid entry

Sat, 04 - Sun, 05 Aug 2018 Star Education Fair Kuala Lumpur Tradeshow Education & Training

Malaysia International Jewellery Festival Kuala Lumpur Sun, 05 Aug 2018 Tradeshow Arts & Crafts (MIJ Fest)

Kuala Lumpur Fri, 03 - Mon, 06 Aug 2018 Malaysia International Jewellery Tradeshow Arts & Crafts Fashion Fair (MIJF) & Beauty

Malaysian Furniture & Furnishings Kuala Lumpur Fri, 10 - Sun, 12 Aug 2018 Tradeshow Home & Office Fair (MF3)

Herbal Asia - Asia’s Premier Herbal, Tradeshow Medical & Pharma Thu, 13 - Sat, 15 Sep 2018 Kuala Lumpur Green & Natural Trade Show & Conference Science & Research

Fri, 05 - Mon, 08 Oct 2018 Beautyexpo Kuala Lumpur Tradeshow Arts & Crafts

Fri, 29 - Sun, 31 Mar 2019 Dream Car Expo Kuala Lumpur Tradeshow Auto & Automotive

Thu, 01 - Sun, 04 Aug 2019 Ipmex Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Tradeshow Industrial Engineering

Tue, 03 - Fri, 06 Sep 2019 Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM) Kuala Lumpur Tradeshow Food & Beverages

Tradeshow Scientific Instruments Tue, 15 - Thu, 17 Oct 2019 Lab Asia Kuala Lumpur Science & Research

21 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

WE ARE PROUD TO Congratulate OUR VICE PRESIDENT SYED ALMAS KABIR ON BEING ELECTED AS THE

PRESIDENT OF BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION OF SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION SERVICES (BASIS)

WE ARE PROUD TO Congratulate OUR FORMER DIRECTOR LN. MOHAMMAD ERSHAD HUSSAIN RANA ON BEING ELECTED AS THE

VICE PRESIDENT OF FRANCE BANGLADESH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (CCIFB)

WE ARE PROUD TO Congratulate OUR DIRECTOR MD. ANWAR SHAHID ON BEING ELECTED AS THE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER OF BANGLADESH-GERMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (BGCCI)

WE ARE PROUD TO Congratulate OUR MEMBER SHEIKH MD. ABDUS SOBHAN ON BEING ELECTED AS THE

PRESIDENT OF BANGLADESH-MAYANMAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

22 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

NEWS PUBLISHED ON BMCCI ACTIVITIES

23 BANGLADESH-MALAYSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

SHOWCASE BANGLADESH 2018

4th Showcase Bangladesh 2018- Go Global

Date : 31 October & 01 November, 2018 Venue : Royal Chulan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Organizer : Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI)

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Bird Registration Late Registration Description Within 31st August, 2018 1st September to 11th October, 2018

Stall (Size: 3m x 3m) BDT 1,50,000 (US$ 1,875) BDT 2,00,000 (US$ 2,500)

Pavilion (Size : 6m x 6m) BDT 6,00,000 (US$ 7,500) BDT 8,00,000 (US$ 10,000)

Package includes stall rent (built in), one person accommodation (twin sharing) in a hotel (three nights), return air ticket (economy class-for one person), visa fees, one grand gala dinner and Airport Transfer.

Trade Delegation : BMCCI is planning to arrange a high powered Trade Delegation during 4th Showcase Bangladesh 2018. To join in the Delegation please contact BMCCI For registration and further information, please contact

Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) House # 3/A, Apt.-302, Road # 136, Gulshan-1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh Tel: +880-2-9852519-20, 09612326224, Fax: +880-2- 9895541 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Website : www.bmcci.org.bd