British Bangladesh Chamber plans London trade centre to boost bilateral business ties
Proposed centre will connect businesses, facilitate investment and support market entry in Bangladesh and the UK
The British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCCI) plans to establish a British-Bangladesh Trade Centre in London to strengthen trade, investment and business ties between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom.
The proposed centre will connect businesses from both countries, facilitate investment and help build commercial partnerships, the chamber said in a press release yesterday (12 September).
The announcement was made at the BBCCCI Business Reception 2026 and the inauguration of its newly elected committee at the Ivy Hill Hotel in London.
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The trade centre will support businesses seeking to enter the Bangladesh and UK markets and organise programmes focused on trade, investment, entrepreneurship development and bilateral business cooperation, according to the chamber.
"The main objective is to turn connections between British and Bangladeshi businesses into trade and create new business opportunities," BBCCCI Director General Musleh Ahmed said.
He said the centre would help businesses identify potential partners, explore new markets and expand their operations through joint ventures and other forms of cooperation.
BBCCCI President Muhib Chowdhury said the proposed centre reflected the chamber's commitment to building a modern and ambitious organisation.
He said the BBCCCI would play a leading role in strengthening commercial relations between Bangladesh and the UK.
M Nazrul Islam, Bangladesh's acting high commissioner to the UK, was the keynote speaker at the event.
The chamber said growing interest among businesses in accessing international markets, exploring investment opportunities and building strategic partnerships had created a need for stronger institutional support.
It expects the proposed trade centre to deepen economic relations between Bangladesh and the UK and potentially become an important hub for bilateral trade and investment.
BBCCCI advisers, members of the chamber's election commission, businesspeople, professionals, journalists and representatives of various professional organisations attended the programme.
