At the initiative of BCCCI President Mohd. Khorshed Alam, a joint business delegation representing the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI) and the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB) paid a courtesy call on Golam Rasul, Chief of the Special Branch (SB), at the SB Head Office in Dhaka on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the SB Chief extended a warm welcome to the delegation members and engaged in a constructive discussion on several important issues affecting Chinese businessmen operating in Bangladesh.

He addressed matters related to visa processing, SB security clearance, work permit formalities, and other administrative procedures.

Golam Rasul informed the delegation that significant progress has already been made in simplifying these services and ensuring faster responses.

He emphasized the government's strong commitment to facilitating foreign investment and assured that the Special Branch is continuously working to streamline its operational processes.

The SB chief proposed organizing regular coordination meetings between SB officials and business representatives from BCCCI and CEAB to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.

This collaborative platform is expected to help identify challenges early and ensure smoother business operations across the country.

The Presidents of both BCCCI and CEAB expressed their sincere gratitude to the SB Chief for his proactive measures and visionary initiatives.

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They stated that such coordinated efforts will greatly improve the overall investment environment for Chinese entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.

They also expressed confidence that issues related to work permits, visas, security clearances, and associated administrative formalities will be resolved more effectively through this structured approach.

Secretary General of BCCCI Jamilur Rahman, Senior Vice President Hanjing Chao, Executive Director Md Abu Taher and Senior members of CEAB were also present.