PHL Embassy in Bangladesh Participates in Seminar on Philippines-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Ties

From left: Dr. Mustafizur Rahman, Ambassador Vicente Vivencio T. Bandiilo, Secretary Shubhashich Bose and Consul Mohammed A. Awwal

05 April 2018 DHAKA — The Philippine Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh participated in the Promotion of Bilateral and Trade Investment between Bangladesh and Philippines seminar and discussion organized by the Bangladesh Philippines Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BPCCI) at Lakeshore Hotel, Dhaka on March 31.

Philippine Honorary Consul in Chittagong and BPCCI President Mohammed A. Awwal opened the seminar while Keynote Speaker Professor Mustafizur Rahman discussed the importance of deepening Bangladesh Philippines economic cooperation.

The panelists examined the strengths and opportunities of the Philippines and Bangladesh in conducting economic diplomacy. Among the panelists were Ambassador Humayan Kabir, former Bangladesh Ambassador to USA; Ambassador Maj. Gen. John Gomes (Retd), former Bangladesh Ambassador to the Philippines; Dr. M. Masrur Reaz, Senior Economist & Program Manager World Bank Group; Mr. Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Country Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank, Bangladesh; and Mr. Kamran T. Rahman, President of Bangladesh Employers Federation.

Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo was a Special Guest during the event while Secretary Shubhashish Bose of the Ministry of Commerce of Bangladesh was the Chief Guest. END

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Philippine Ambassador to Dhaka, Bangladesh Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo received bouquet and plaque from Consul Mohammed A. Awwal together with the Board and Director of Bangladesh Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.