A crowded press conference held today at Dhaka Reporters Unity where official announcement to start "Bangladesh Africa Business Organization" (BABO) was made.
In the press meet President of BABO Mr. ABDUL MATLUB AHMAD briefed the press about the objective of the newly formed non-profit organization. In his written speech he described the Aims of BABO as follows:
BABO is established to promote and foster trade and investment between Bangladesh and Africa.
Activities of the BABO include:
In the press meet President of BABO Mr. ABDUL MATLUB AHMAD briefed the press about the objective of the newly formed non-profit organization. In his written speech he described the Aims of BABO as follows:
BABO is established to promote and foster trade and investment between Bangladesh and Africa.
Activities of the BABO include:
- Regular functions with high profile speakers supported by leading Bangladeshi corporations and individuals.
- Informal gatherings giving members the opportunity to discuss their own business interests.
- Direct introductions to businesses and government in Africa by those who are known in the region.
- Promoting communications with African embassies, High Commissions and Consulates in Bangladesh Networking forums.
- Participation in inward and outbound trade and investment missions led by governments of Bangladesh and Africa or Private Trade Organization.
- Organization of trade and investment seminars and conferences.
MATLUB said businessmen want to invest in African countries where there is lot of opportunity to prosper. The Government of Bangladesh has to come forward with the necessary permission to enable the businessmen to invest in Africa.
Among others Mr. Abul Hossain, Mr. Amin Helali, Mr. Abul Kashem Ahmed, Mr. N S Kabir, Mr. Mahbubul Islam Runu, Shafqat Haider were present.
Among others Mr. Abul Hossain, Mr. Amin Helali, Mr. Abul Kashem Ahmed, Mr. N S Kabir, Mr. Mahbubul Islam Runu, Shafqat Haider were present.
