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Seminar on Investment Climate and Business Opportunities in Bangladesh

Date : 23 Feb 2010, Tue
Time : 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Venue : Little Red Dot Seminar Room, IE Singapore
230 Victoria Street #10-00, Bugis Junction Office Tower
Fee per pax (incl GST) : Free for SBF Members


For Non-Members who wish to register for SBF events,
please contact SBF at 6827 6877

Are you looking for Bangladeshi investment projects with good long term returns?

The Bangladesh High Commission, Singapore Business Federation – South Asia Business Group and International Enterprise (IE) Singapore cordially invites you to participate and obtain valuable insights into the projects calling for investment in Bangladesh. This seminar will showcase secure, high value and high return projects and investments in Dhaka and Chittagong, with focus on: Real Estate Infrastructure, Health Service, Pharmaceuticals, Tourism, Agribusiness and Manufacturing sectors. Seminar participants will also gain a better understanding on the new regulatory requirements, as well as the financing tools available for investing in Bangladesh. This knowledge will enhance the planning and execution of your business ventures in Bangladesh.

Background

Singapore is also leading investor in Bangladesh with investment amounting to around half a billion US dollar where its investment as of now mainly centralizes on telecommunication and textiles.

Singapore is an important trading partner of Bangladesh. Trade between the two counties has been increasing steadily over the years. As of November 2009, bilateral trade between the two countries increased from S$ 1.77 billion in 2008 to S$ 1.97 billion in 2009.

As of November 2009, Singapore exports amounted to S$1.9 billion which comprised mainly refined petroleum products, apparel & textile machineries, data processing machines and telecommunications equipment. Singapore imports amounted to S$76 million. The main export items were apparel & textiles, refined petroleum products, electronic parts, copper and seafood crustaceans.


Time Programme
2.00 pm Registration
2.30 pm Opening Address by IE Singapore
2.35 pm Welcome Remarks by Singapore Business Federation
2.40 pm Welcome Address by H.E. Kamrul Ahsan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Singapore
2.45 pm Keynote Speech by H.E. Dr. Syed Abdus Samad, Executive Chairman, Board of Investment (BOI)
3.00 pm Presentation on
"Regulatory Framework Governing Investment in Bangladesh" by Member of BOI
3.15 pm Presentation on "Key Sectors and Projects for investment on private-public partnership basis" by Mr. M. Anis Ud Dowla, President, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI)
3.30 pm Presentation on "Overview of financial incentives and options available for foreign investors" by Dr Atiur Rahman, Governnor, Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of Bangladesh)
3.45 pm Experience Sharing by Singapore Company
4.00 pm Q & A Session
4.30 pm End of Programme

Programme is correct at time of print.


Administrative Details
  • Please MAIL this registration form to SBF. Please indicate the Ref No., Company's name and Participant's name behind cheque and on envelope.
  • Admission shall be allowed only upon presentation of the email confirmation from SBF.
  • We regret that no withdrawal upon registration, but a replacement is allowed. Please note that no refund will be made for cancellation or non-attendance. Full fees will be charged for cancellation and non-attendance.
Ref No: INSA 022/230210/01W
REGISTRATION FORM - Attn: Celest or Gwen
Closing date: 19 Feb 2010

NOTE : As a precautionary measure, our advice is for members who are unwell not to attend the session.



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