Desk Report:
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has held a meeting with sector-based associations and chambers under its Export Research Cell to discuss export diversification, enhancing competitiveness, and preparing for Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category.
The first meeting of the Export Research Cell was held on Wednesday afternoon, 14 October, at the FBCCI office in Motijheel, Dhaka. The meeting was chaired by FBCCI Administrator Md. Fazlul Hoque.
The government recently instructed all chambers and associations to establish Export Research Cells to promote export diversification, strengthen the capabilities of promising sectors, and identify necessary support measures. In line with this initiative, the FBCCI, the country’s apex trade body, has established its own Export Research Cell.
The cell will focus on market analysis, policy advocacy, and coordination with chambers and sector-based associations to conduct practical research and implement effective action plans. To strengthen the cell’s activities, FBCCI Administrator Md. Fazlul Hoque called upon all member chambers and associations to provide objective data, insights, and recommendations relevant to their respective sectors.
Earlier, FBCCI Secretary General Md. Alamgir presented a detailed report on the activities and objectives of the Export Research Cell. During the open discussion, representatives of various chambers and associations shared their views, recommendations, and suggestions.
Representatives from various organizations participated in the meeting both in person and virtually. Participants included former FBCCI directors, representatives from Bangladesh Bank, the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the Ministry of Commerce, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), the Chandpur Women Chamber, the Cold Storage Association, the Frozen Food Exporters Association, and the Aluminium Manufacturers Association, along with leaders from the light engineering and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sectors.
The initiative is expected to strengthen collaboration between the private sector and relevant institutions, support evidence-based policymaking, and help identify new export opportunities as Bangladesh prepares for its post-LDC graduation economic landscape.
