The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) launched the Sri Lanka- Bangladesh Business Council (SBBC) recently. This is the 21st bilateral trade council set up by the Chamber.
The chief guest at the event, and the Patron of the Council, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, Tareq Md. Ariful Islam hailed the launch of the Council, expressing enthusiasm for its mandate to promote business, trade, and investment between the two neighboring countries.He highlighted the potential that Bangladesh holds as one of the fastest-growing economies globally, offering a huge market, investment-friendly policies, robust infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and rapid digitalisation.
President of the SBBC, Dr. Asanka Ratnayake outlined the significance of the Sri Lanka–Bangladesh Business Council in fostering stronger economic and trade relations between the two countries.
He highlighted the complementary nature of the products exported and imported between the two nations and expressed the Council’s commitment to working closely with stakeholders and partners to realize the full potential of bilateral trade and investment between the two countries.
The Council’s Vice Presidents for the term 2023/2024 are: Ms. Sabrina Esufally, and Ms. Tamara Bernard.The Executive Committee of the Council comprises representatives of MAS Intimates Bangladesh Metropolitan Technologies, NDB Capital Holdings, The Swadeshi Industrial Works, and Venora International Projects.
