 Seal of Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute | |
| Formation | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
| Website | www |
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute is an autonomous research institute that researches ways of improving bilateral trade and providing education to stakeholders and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. [1] [2] Former senior secretary Dr Md Jafar Uddin is the chief executive officer of the institute. [3]
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute was established in 2003 under the Ministry of Commerce. Its inception traces back to the Ministry's public-private partnership. It is managed by a board of directors chaired by the Minister of Commerce. The board also includes private stakeholders like the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry. [4] [5] [6]
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute signed an agreement with CNN, represented by Spellbound Communications Limited in Bangladesh, to promote "Made in Bangladesh" in June 2021. [7]
The foreign relations share the Bangladeshi government's policies in its external relations with the international community. The country pursues a moderate foreign policy that places heavy reliance on multinational diplomacy, especially at the United Nations and World Trade Organization (WTO). Since independence in 1971, the country has stressed its principle of "Friendship towards all, malice towards none" in dictating its diplomacy. As a member of the Non-Aligned Movement, Bangladesh has tended to not take sides with major powers. Since the end of the Cold War, the country has pursued better relations with regional neighbours.
Bangladesh–India relations are the bilateral relations between the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Republic of India, both of which are South Asian neighbours. Diplomatic relations between the two countries formally began in 1971 with India's recognition of an independent Bangladesh. On 6 December, Bangladesh and India celebrate Friendship Day commemorating India's recognition of Bangladesh and the continued friendship between the two countries.
Rupali Bank is a state owned commercial bank in Bangladesh. Its headquarters is in 34 Dilkusha, Dhaka. Kazi Sanaul Haque is the chairman of the bank. Mohammad Jahangir is the managing director of the bank.
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Bangladesh–China relations are the bilateral relations of Bangladesh and China. Bangladesh has an embassy in Beijing and consulates in Hong Kong and Kunming. China has an embassy in Dhaka. Both countries are members of the BCIM Forum. According to Chinese government designations, Bangladesh and China are in a "strategic partnership of cooperation".
Bangladesh–Germany relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Germany. Germany maintains an embassy in Dhaka, and Bangladesh has an embassy in Berlin.
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Bangladesh–Turkey relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Turkey. Both countries are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Turkey has an embassy in Dhaka and Bangladesh has an embassy in Ankara and a consulate in Istanbul.
Bangladesh–Botswana relations refer to the bilateral relations of Bangladesh and Botswana. Neither country has a resident high commissioner.
Bangladesh–Cambodia relations refer to the bilateral relations between the countries of Bangladesh and Cambodia.
Bangladesh–Italy relations relate to the foreign relationship between Bangladesh and Italy. Bangladesh maintains its embassy in Rome while Italy has an embassy in Dhaka.
Bangladesh–France relations relate to the foreign relationship between Bangladesh and France.
Bangladesh–Oman relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Oman.
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Bangladesh–Belgium relations refers to bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Belgium. Bangladesh has a resident ambassador in Brussels who is also the ambassador of Bangladesh to Luxembourg. Belgium has a non resident ambassador in New Delhi.
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