About ICC Bangladesh

The National Committee in Bangladesh

About ICC Bangladesh

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh, the Bangladesh National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), was established in 1994 to represent and advance the interests of Bangladesh’s business community within the global ICC network.

ICC Bangladesh brings together trade organizations, national and transnational corporations representing almost 80% of the Bangladesh economy, providing a platform for business advocacy, international trade and investment, policy dialogue, and stronger engagement between the private sector, government, and global institutions.

As part of the worldwide ICC network, ICC Bangladesh works closely with national governments and leading international institutions, including the World Bank, WTO, Asian Development Bank, UNCTAD, OECD, UN agencies and G20, contributing to the promotion, protection and development of the global economy.

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Mission

Trade Promotion

Encourages foreign trade and investment through policy dialogues, seminars, and workshops.

Harmonization of Rules

Promotes the use of ICC rules and standards, such as Incoterms® 2020 and UCP 600, for cross-border transactions.

Business Advocacy

Acts as the "Voice of Business" to bridge public and private sectors in policy formulation.

Dispute Resolution

Assists businesses in settling trade disputes and offers guidance on international commercial practices.

Sustainability

Focuses on green and climate-resilient investment, promoting sustainable business practices.

Capacity Building & Global Integration

International Workshops & Seminars

As part of its activities, ICC Bangladesh has been organizing Workshops/ Seminars on International Trade Finance, mainly for bankers, within Bangladesh and in various countries. Since 2014, ICC Bangladesh, jointly with National Committees and Chambers, has organized workshops in Kuala Lumpur (April 2014); in Colombo (February 2015); in Kunming (August 2015); in Yangon (November 2015); in Hanoi (April 2016); in Bangkok (December 2017) and in Phnom Penh (April 2018).

Global Banking Participation

The National Committee also arranged participation of Bankers from Bangladesh at ICC Annual Banking Commission Meetings in Singapore, Jakarta and Beijing; ICC Austria Global Trade Conference in Vienna; FCI Annual Meeting in Vietnam; ICC Academy Supply Chain Summit in Singapore; International Financial Crime Forum in Kuala Lumpur; LIBF World Conference on Banking Institutions (WCBI) in London; ICC Global Trade Facilitation Summits in Dubai and ICC Court Centenary.

Professional Certification (CDCS & CSDG)

For professional development of bankers, ICC Bangladesh also organizes Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) and Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) Examinations in Dhaka, conducted worldwide every year by LIBF (London Institute of Banking and Finance) and endorsed by ICC Paris.

International Representation

ICC Bangladesh participates at World Chambers Congress, World Chambers Federation (WCF), ICC World Council, WTO Ministerial Meetings, Meetings of ICC Permanent Heads, ICC Banking Commission and ICC Asia Pacific Regional Consultative Group Meetings. The National Committee also organizes visits for Bangladeshi business delegations to various countries to promote trade and investment.

Conferences & Dialogues

ICC Bangladesh has organized the following international and regional events.

10-11 November 2000

ICC Asia Conference on "Investment in Developing Countries: Increasing Opportunities" organized in Dhaka was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and attended by a number of high profile dignitaries including the Thai Deputy Prime Minister & WTO Director General, ADB President, UN-ESCAP Executive Secretary and Ministers. More than 250 participants from 24 countries participated in this event.

17-18 January 2004

International Conference on "Global Economic Governance and Challenges of Multilateralism" was held in Dhaka, coinciding with 10th Anniversary of ICC Bangladesh. The Conference was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Thai Prime Minister was the Keynote Speaker. WTO Director General, EU Commissioner for Trade, UNESCAP Executive Secretary, Governor of Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Ministers from three continents, ICC Chairman, Vice Chairman & Secretary General and more than 500 participants from 38 countries attended this event.

27-28 September 2005

Regional Seminar on "Capital Market Development: Asian Experience". The Seminar held in Dhaka was inaugurated by the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and attended by Chairmen/CEOs of securities & exchange commissions, stock exchanges, capital market operators, financial institutions and investors from 15 Asian countries.

13 April 2010

Conference on "Energy for Growth" was held in Dhaka coinciding with the 15 years of ICC's presence in Bangladesh. The Conference was inaugurated by the Finance Minister of Bangladesh and attended by ICC Global Chairman, Minister for Commerce of Bangladesh and Minister for Development Cooperation of Denmark. Some 800 delegates from home and abroad including energy experts and international financiers from Australia, China, Denmark, India, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, UK and USA attended the event.

25-26 October 2014

International Conference on "Global Economic Recovery: Asian Perspective", was held in Dhaka coinciding with the 20 years of ICC's presence in Bangladesh. The Conference was inaugurated by the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Finance and Commerce Ministers of Bangladesh, UNCTAD Secretary General, Ministers from Myanmar and Nepal; ICC Vice Chairman and Secretary General and ICC Research Foundation Chairman and more than 500 participants attended the event.

8-9 February 2017

The first ever "UNESCAP Asia Pacific Business Forum: Regional Integration to Achieve Sustainable Development" was organized by ICC Bangladesh jointly with UNESCAP under the patronage of the Ministry of Commerce of Bangladesh. The Forum was inaugurated by the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Ministers from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, UNESCAP Secretary General, business leaders and some 600 delegates from home and abroad attended the Forum.

10-12 December 2019

"The Asia Pacific Conference on Financing inclusive and Sustainable Development" was organized by ICC Bangladesh jointly with UNESCAP, ADB and LIBF (The London Institute of Banking & Finance) under the patronage of the Financial Institutions Division Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh to celebrate 100 years of ICC and 25 years of ICC Bangladesh. The President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh inaugurated the Conference. UN Secretary General Mr. Antonio Guterres and 8th UN Secretary General Mr. Ban-Ki moon also addressed through video during the inauguration. Ministers from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Maldives and Sri Lanka and UN ESCAP Executive Secretary, Central Bank Governors, Business Leaders, Experts and some 800 delegates from home and 30 foreign countries attended the Conference.

12 September 2024

"The National Business Dialogue" in the Interim Government's regime was organized by ICC Bangladesh in association with 15 Major National Trade Organizations in Dhaka. Chief Advisor of the Interim Government Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus addressed the Dialogue as Chief Guest. Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Adviser In-Charge of the Ministries of Finance, Commerce, Science & Technology and Prof. Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud, Adviser In-Charge of the Ministries of Planning and Education were Special Guests. Around 700 delegates, including top business leaders, bankers, representatives of international organizations and private-sector representatives attended the event.