The European Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBF) is a non governmental and a not-for-profit association that has been established to promote and encourage trade, investment and business relations between Europe and Bangladesh. Established in 2008, the organization acts as the focal point for bi-lateral Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and business forums across Europe. With extensive knowledge of industry and markets within Bangladesh and throughout Europe, the EBF promotes an up to date awareness of Bangladesh’s rapidly evolving economy, business and investment opportunities for European partners. The federation has members from Netherlands, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, and Bangladesh.
Key objectives of EBF are to promote and encourage:
- trade investment and business relations between Europe and Bangladesh
- commerce and industry of Bangladeshi origin within and between countries of the European Union
- business networking, between companies of both Bangladeshi and European origin within the European Union, and a greater social and economic integration within the individual countries
- investment within Bangladesh by European partners and consortium
- act as a coordinator and promoter of Chambers of Commerce, companies and other organizations devoted to or supporting the above aims within Europe, Bangladesh and other regions.
Principles of European Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBF):
- Professionalism in operation
- Commitment to fairness, transparency, deregulation & de-licensing
- Partnership approach in working
- Promote internationally accepted standards, work practices, fair competition and private initiative
- Close cooperation with foreign chambers and business forums
- Play an proactive partnership role.
Services offered by EBF:
- Representation at National & International forums
- Recommendations for promoting exports & inward investment
- Promote joint ventures
- Expertise to exporters, importers and investors
- Facilitate participation in trade fairs and exhibitions
- Promote improvements for industrial relations
- Business information and research services
- Strengthen local chambers and associations across Europe
- Promote entrepreneurship.
Team and Representatives:
President: Dr Wali Tasar Uddin
General Secretary: Dr Sanawar Choudhury
Vice President: Golam Mostafa MPhil (UK)
Kazi Enayet Ullah (France)
Muhibur Rahman Muhib (UK)
Ahmed Feroz (Austria)
Anowarul Kabir (Germany)
Dr. Forhad Ali Khan (Sweden)
Dr. Mohammad Jinnuraine Jaigirdar (Ireland)
Rana Taslim Uddin (Portugal)
Sultan Hossain (Spain)
Taifur Rahman Choton (Italy)
Zahangir Hawladar (Greece)
M A Rob Mintu (Italy)
Sharif Al Momin (France)
Henu Miah (France)
Shahinul Islam Talukder (Greece)
Nurul Wahid (France)
Mohammad Ripon Fakir (Greece)
Amdadul Hoque Shapon (France)
Monir Ahamed (UK)
Kamal Miah (France)
Anjuman Ara Beauty (Greece)
Kamrul Hasan (Greece)
Ahsan Ahmed Titu (France)
Iqbal Fardous (UK)