France Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry No. 64
Trade Show The Chamber organized another 2-day Trade Show this December to highlight the presence of French companies in Bangladesh and the Bangladeshi agents/distributors representing French companies. The inaugural was done by the Honorable State Minister, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Mr. Nasrul Hamid, M.P. and the Chamber Patron, H.E. Mrs. Sophie Aubert. There was a total of 16 companies including Paragon Group, Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd, ACI Agribusinesses, 3S Impex Bangladesh (Royal Canin), Energypac Electronics Ltd, Bolloré Logistics, Maer Achol, Schneider Electric, Bureau Veritas Consumer, FB Technology, Europcar, Best in Brands, aamra resources Ltd, TSI, Totalgaz Bangladesh and Packard Engineering.
Gala evening The gala evening was held just after the Trade Show on 10 th December. The evening was animated with a fashion show choreographed by Bibi Russell followed by a classical dance program from the Pallavi Dance Center by Minu Haque. Both shows were very much appreciated thanks to the very talented designers, models and dancers. All our performers were wearing make-up from Farzana Shakil and outfit from new designers: Ruhsan Rahman (Altius Moda), Hanif Kaiser (Ethical grace by Haneef), Nashra Sakhawat (Source) and one line from the famous Bibi Russell. The guests enjoyed French dinner with live musical performance by band Rongdhonu. It was again a very successful evening managed by Dr. Rifat Rashid. The sponsors of the event were Aamra (Platinum), Suez (Silver), and Bronze sponsors arecorona Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd, Paragon, Totalgaz, Maf Shoes Ltd. Bolloré. The support sponsors were Europcar, Bureau Veritas, Incepta, Instrumental Clique, Energypac, Knit Conecer, Green Delta Insurance, BBS Cables. The Partners of the events were Bibi Russell, Farzana Shakil, Apex, Beximco, Altius Moda.
The Annual General Meeting 2016 The Annual General Meeting was held on 2nd April 2017 at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden hotel in Dhaka Cantonment. The meeting was conducted by the President, Mr. M. Maksud and Dr. Rifat Rashid Director of the Chamber presented the Annual report. The Treasurer, Mr. Md. Shafquat Matin announced the treasury position which is positive due to the income generated from the annual gala with the highest sponsorship raised this year in Chamber history. The Economic counselor of the French embassy, Mr. Franҫois Petit informed the members about a coming delegation happening on June 6th, 7th and 8th 2017. The Chamber will arrange B2B meetings with local companies for the French companies. To conclude the AGM meeting, H.E. Mrs. Sophie Aubert praised the involvement of Dr. Rashid who dedicated 20 years of hard work and honesty toward the Chamber and members. She is grateful to the Director for the contribution to make the Chamber a successful place and wishes the bonding between France and Bangladesh remains the same.
Publications CCIFB Trade Directory The new Directory of the Chamber covering year 2016-2018 has been published on the occasion of the French Trade Show. The CCIFB counts today 161 members with both Bangladeshi and French companies. Trade Show Brochure Also a brochure was published to highlight all those companies which were participating in the trade show with a company profile and details of its representative. All the partners and artists also had their profile. Business Luncheon / Launching of the Website A business lunch was held on 29 th September 2016 at the Westin hotel. The Honorable guest speaker of this get together was no other than the Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Mr. Kazi M. Aminul Islam. Were present during this lunch the patron of the Chamber H.E. Mrs. Sophie Aubert (Ambassador of France to Bangladesh), Mr. Francois Petit (Economic & Commercial Councilor), Mr. M. Maksud (CCIFB Chamber) and Mr. Syed Mahmudul Huq (CCIFB policy advocacy).
Be-Bound Be-Bound (www.be-bound.com) is the first global solution which allows any Android users to stay connected on any mobile networks from 4G to 2G including Wi-Fi with or without Internet. It enables and extends connectivity at low cost using deployed infrastructures (no CEPEX). Be-Bound is already working in a project with Government ICT Ministry and also with a private company MCC. In February Be-Bound was in Dhaka to extend their network in the country. The CCIFB has organized some B2B meetings with different companies (Grameen phone, bkash, Robi, Aamra, Banglalink) and the government body (the ICT Division, Teletalk). Their next step would be to have a press conference after establishing some business in Bangladesh. For now they need to connect with an MNO (Robi and/or Grameen Phone) and add more Be-Bound compatible apps for the Bangladeshi market (adapted by MCC). Foire de Paris The Foire De Paris is a major retail event that is annually held in Paris for more than 100 years now. Foire De Paris is the largest general-purpose fair in Europe in different fields such as shopping, Gastronomy, home. After 3 years, the CCIFB is participating again to represent the Bangladesh Pavilion among with the SMEs. Fifteen companies are exhibiting their products made of jute, cotton, silk, wood/ bamboo, leather, recycle paper, jewelry (pearls, silver, gold). Participating at the Foire de Paris would be considered as an achievement for the Chamber as our aim is to facilitate trade between both countries. This is an opportunity for the Bangladeshi participants to extend their business and share with the world the Bangladeshi assets.
Rahmat Fashion Wear Ltd. Mr. Nakib Hossain Chairman Phone: 88-02-9551857 / 9553298 Email: rfwl@rahmatgroupbd.com Web: www.rahmatgroupbd.com ZAS Corporation Mr. Md. Zahidul Islam Managing partner Phone: +880-2-58611412/ 9665756 Email: info@zas.com.bd Web: www.zascorporation.com Pioneer Knitwears (BD) Ltd. Mr. Kamal Uddin Ahmed Deputy Managing Director Phone: +880-29840580-2 Email: info@pkbdl.com Web: www.pkbdl.com ABN Group Mr. Syed Sadat Ahmed Managing Director Phone: +88029349293-4 Email: sadat.abn@gmail.com Apparelopolis Ltd. Mr. Kazi Mahee Mahmud Chairman Phone: +88 02 51040091 Email: kazi.mahmud@apparelopolis.net Web: www.apparelopolis.net Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BD) Ltd. Mr. Rasanga Ulluvis Hewage Regional Chief Executive Phone: +88 01755563433 Email: rasanga.uh@bd.bureauveritas.com Web: www.bureauveritas.com/cps
Be-Bound Mr. Albert Szulman CEO Phone: +33140599918 Email: mktitareff@be-bound.com Web: www.be-bound.com M/S 3s Impex Bangladesh Mr. Mohammad Habibur Rahman CEO Phone: 01977489867 Email: info@3simpexbd.com Web: www.3simpexbd.com The Farmers Bank Limited Mr. A.K.M. Shameem Managing Director & CEO Phone: 880-2 9850627, 9886035 Email: info@farmersbankbd.com Web: www. farmersbankbd.com Grameen Danone Foods Limited Mrs. Anna Perinic Managing Director Phone: 8802-9025324 Email: info@grameendanone.net Primordial Trade International Ltd. Mr. Zahad Thakur Chairman Phone: 9849407-8 Email: info@primordialtrade.com Innovative Agro Aid (Pvt) Ltd. Dr. Md. Rafijul Haque Siddique Managing Director Phone: 01713118608 Email: vethaque@yahoo.com Web: www.innovativeagrobd.com Precision Technologies Mr. Ali Azam Proprietor Phone: 01741306864 Email: azam@ptlbd.com Web: www.ptlbd.com Parlym International (BD) Ltd. Mrs. Mary Magdalin Roy Assistant Project Director Phone: 01749607796 Email: m.roy@parlym.com
BEST IN BRANDS The company was founded in 2013. Present in Bangladesh since the year 2000, it was formerly one of the eight subsidiaries of StarAsia Group South East Asia, which was sold to Coty Group in 2013. Bestinbrands is currently one of the leading distributors of consumer goods and International brands in Bangladesh. The company is active in 3 main categories that are: Fragrances (Bulgari, Givenchy, Kenzo, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Elizabeth Arden, etc), Personal Care (Cottage, Byphasse, Insignia, ect) and Accessories (Kulte watches, Yankee scented candles, Calvin Klein and United colour of Benetton luggage). For all the products it distributes, Best in Brands is the exclusive authorized distributor in Bangladesh. Those products are distributed in Yellow, Ecstasy, Artisti Gulshan, Unimart, Shwapno, Agora and many more. Best in Brands is pleased to announce to all CCIFB members that they will get a 20% discount valid on all products in their showroom! Membership cards will be distributed to all members during the next networking event on the 17 th of May. Other employees will be able to benefit from the offer by presenting a copy of their Representative membership card and a company ID card. Contacts For corporate sales or any other inquiry, please contact Mrs. Parvin: 01731955388 - parvinbinb@gmail.com. Visit their showroom: International Beauty Concept Road #138, House #4, Gulshan 1 Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestinbrandsbangladesh/ Their last event at the 6 Seasons hotel for the launching of Bulgari Aqua Atlantique, the last fragrance for Men from Bulgari Their team proudly introducing Byphasse: a full range of personal care made in Europe, for the whole family.