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WILLKOMMEN

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY:

A STUDY OF BANGLADESH GERMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

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BATCH: 14 (FIN)BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ASA UNIVERSITY BANGLADESH

Md. Akhtar Farouck Shawon Id. 11-3-12-0008

Md Rasel Talukder Id. 11-3-12-0130

Md. Rana Islam Id.11-2-12-0077

Lamia Mazid Id.12-3-12-0001

Sanuarul Haque Pervez Id. 11-3-12-0133

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Form of business network Goal is to promote the interests of businesses Act as a lobby

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BANGLADESH

Apex trade organization Playing a pivotal role in consultative and advisory capacity Involved in forging strong bilateral ties between and among

different countries Represents the Private Sector in different Govt. and

autonomous bodies

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BANGLADESH Unitary parliamentary republic Next Eleven emerging economy GDP growth: 6.1% (2013-14 est.) GDP by sector: Agriculture: 19%; industry: 30%; services: 51%

(2013 est.) Inflation : 6.60% (October, 2014) Exports $35.2 billion (2014-15 est.) Imports $33.27 billion (2014-15 est.)

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GERMANY Federal parliamentary republic Fourth-largest economy GDP growth: 1.2% 2014 GDP by sector: agriculture: 0.8%, industry: 28%, services: 71.2%

(2012 est.) Inflation: 0.5% (November 2014) Exports : $1.492 trillion (2012 est.) Imports $1.276 trillion (2012 est.)

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BANGLADESH GERMANY RELATIONS 3rd country in the world, and the 1st country in Europe, to officially

recognize Bangladesh Second largest export market for Bangladesh Long and successful bilateral relationship on most international issues Bilateral trade is worth over $4BN Exports to Germany are worth $3.4BN, and imports from Germany are

worth $691m Priority partner country of German Development Cooperation (GTZ) Direct investments in Bangladesh are almost €60 million BGCCI acts as a business platform and mediator between both the countries

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BANGLADESH GERMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

Biggest bilateral European chamber in Bangladesh

250 member companies from Bangladesh and Germany

Support the businesses of its member

BGCCI has also the goal to improve the image of Bangladesh in Germany and Europe

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MISSION OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE TRADE BETWEEN BANGLADESH,

GERMANY AND THE REST OF EUROPE. WE PROVIDE A PLATFORM OF NETWORKING, PROMOTION AND BUSINESS SERVICES.

 GOALS

OUR GOAL THIS YEAR IS TO GROW BY 10 PERCENT AND TO CONTINUOUSLY ENHANCE THE RANGE OF OUR SERVICES.

THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF GERMAN CHAMBER NETWORK (DIHK), WE CAN PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE FOR OUR

MEMBERS

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SERVICES

MARKET RESEARCH VISA SUPPORT SOURCING & PARTNER

SEARCH LEGAL SERVICES BUSINESS SET-UP RECRUITMENTTRANSLATION

AND INTERPRETATION MARKETING SERVICES

MEDIATION BUSINESS DELEGATIONS CORPORATE TRAINING EVENT MANAGEMENT VIRTUAL OFFICE SERVICES RELOCATION SERVICES DIVERSIFICATION SCOPING MISSIONS

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MARKET RESEARCH

Market studies

Feasibility Studies

Target group research

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VISA SUPPORT

Appointments at the German Embassy in Dhaka held exclusively for BGCCI members

Application support to verify that you application is complete and correct

Advice on applications through the Bangladesh embassy in Germany

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LEGAL SERVICES

Drafting business contracts

Tax and incentive advice

Employment law and contracts

Auditing

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BUSINESS SET-UP Legal establishment of the company

Forming the legal entity that suits your enhance and that utilities tax incentives

Finding an appropriate office space

Furnishing and equipping your office

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EVENT MANAGEMENT

Launch Events

Opening Ceremonies

Marketing Seminars

Networking Events

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RELOCATION SERVICES

Work permit guidance

Accommodation search

Finding transport

Tax advice

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MEMBERSHIP AT BGCCI

Ordinary Member Services

Access to Online Members’ Directory Receive Printed Members’ Directory Invitations to BGCCI business events BGCCI Newsletter BGCCI Research Reports Discounted rate for all BGCCI Business consulting services Schengen visa support at BGCCI appointments with embassy

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GOLD MEMBER SERVICES

Separate Gold Member section in Members’ Directory Additional one page advert in Members’ Directory Half-day market research in Bangladesh or Germany First free advice from BGCCI legal support Seat at Gold Member & VIP roundtable discussions Special services at BGCCI business delegations to Europe Exhibit at German National Day for chosen Gold Members Company logo featured in BGCCI publications Company logo featured on BGCCI Website Company logo featured on outgoing BGCCI e-mails

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EVENTS

BGCCI RMG Business Delegation to Stuttgart

BGCCI Lead Bilateral Chambers to Voice against Violent Hartal

Fair

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CONCLUSION

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