Holiday Post: Dhaka, January 13, 2025: The Pakistan Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) today laid the foundation of "Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Business Council."

The MoU for the establishment of the Joint Business Council was signed by Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of FPCCI, and Mr. Md. Hafizur Rahman, Administrator of FBCCI, in the presence of Syed Ahmed Maroof, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh.

The Joint Business Council will serve as a platform for the exchange of trade and investment information, the organization of business delegations, and the participation of businesses in trade exhibitions in both countries. It will also oversee other initiatives aimed at promoting economic cooperation and unlocking the potential for mutual growth.

High Commissioner Syed Ahmed Maroof termed the initiative a step forward to facilitate businesses on both sides, encourage collaboration, and enhance Pakistan-Bangladesh bilateral trade ties