TBT Desk: In a bid to strengthen bilateral trade ties, business leaders from Bangladesh and Pakistan came together in Dhaka on Thursday (3 July) for a networking session focused on exploring joint commercial opportunities.
Organised by the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the meeting was held at the organisation's headquarters in Motijheel, drawing representatives from both nations keen on forging closer economic partnerships.
Participants identified several promising sectors for collaboration, including pharmaceuticals, surgical equipment, electronics, textiles, and intermediate industrial machinery. Business delegates expressed optimism that joint ventures in these sectors could yield mutual benefits.
The meeting was chaired by FBCCI Administrator Hafizur Rahman, who highlighted the potential for cooperation in areas such as electronics and automotive components, as well as pharmaceuticals and textiles. He noted that both FBCCI and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) are committed to working together to facilitate greater cross-border trade.
Speaking at the event, Muhammad Wasif, Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan in Dhaka, emphasised the importance of strengthening business-to-business ties, stating that improved relations would pave the way for increased trade and investment. He also affirmed Pakistan's interest in continuing such networking initiatives in the future. Several Bangladeshi and Pakistani entrepreneurs expressed keen interest in expanding joint business initiatives, underlining the potential for cross-border ventures to tap into regional markets more effectively.
Also present at the meeting were former FBCCI Director Nasreen Fatema Awwal, FBCCI Secretary General Md. Alamgir, and Zafar Iqbal NDC, Head of International Affairs at FBCCI.
The event marks a renewed push by both countries' private sectors to bolster cooperation, despite broader geopolitical complexities, signalling that business interests remain a common ground for constructive engagement.
