The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI), the country's apex business organisation, has donated Tk 5 crore to the Prime Minister's assistance fund and Tk 3 crore to the Private Housing Fund as part of the government's initiative to help people affected by coronavirus. FBCCI President Sheikh Fazle Fahim handed over the two pay orders at the PM's office on Tuesday afternoon. On behalf of the Prime Minister, his principal secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus received the pay orders. Read Bengal Group’s Jashim Uddin elected FBCCI president Earlier, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested everyone to come forward to tackle the epidemic. The FBCCI has come forward to respond to the call of the Prime Minister. FBCCI President Sheikh Fazle Fahim said, "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's provision of housing to the homeless is a timely and commendable initiative. Offering houses to the homeless and landless is the biggest festival for the people of Bangladesh in Mujib Year. Read Why FBCCI’s failure to halt polls won’t be declared illegal: HC “We have all been going through a difficult time for more than a year now. We call upon all the businessmen and business organizations of the country to extend their hand of cooperation in the construction of Bangabandhu's Sonar Bangla. On the golden jubilee of independence, we have taken it as our duty to respond to the call of the Prime Minister to overcome the epidemic in the country.”

President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Fazle Fahim has been made President of D-8 Chamber of Commerce and Industries (D8CCI). It was announced at the ‘D-8 Business Forum’ held on Monday on the eve of the 10th D-8 Summit scheduled for April 8. The D-8 is an organisation for development cooperation among Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey. Also read: FBCCI president reelected as VP of Asia-Pacific trade body Apart from leading the apex business body - FBCVI, Fahim is also the Vice-President of Saarc Chamber of Commerce & Industries (SCCI) and Confederation of Asia Pacific Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CACCI). Talking about his new role, Fahim said they are committed to improving connectivity and trade relations “among our nations” and reach the goal of high economic growth and prosperity.  "We reach out to our D8 members for support wherever applicable and look forward to our future engagements to drive impact among member states," he said.  Fahim will serve as the President of the Developing-8 Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the term of 2021-2023, marking the beginning of Bangladesh’s presidency over the D8 CCI for the first time, said the FBCCI.  Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen was present as the chief guest at the Business Forum.  Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, Ambassador Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, Secretary General of D-8;  Ruhsar Pekcan, Minister of Trade of Turkey; Jerry Sambuaga, Deputy Minister of Trade of Indonesia; Rifat Hisarciklioğlu, President of TOBB and previous president of D8 CCI; Sonia Bashir Kabir, Founder SBK Tech Ventures & SBK Foundation; and Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar, Director of Institute of Business Administration and Asian Center for Development, were present. Congratulating Sheikh Fazle Fahim on his new role, Dr Momen said the role of D-8 CCI is crucial in forming economic integration to ensure economic development and revival, especially to combat the challenges of this ongoing global crisis.  "I believe D-8 CCI, under the leadership of Sheikh Fazle Fahim, will aid intra-trade, investment opportunities and collaboration among D8 member states to facilitate the overall economic growth and development.” Also read:Fahim's statement gains traction in international media Tipu Munshi said the government of Bangladesh along with D-8 CCI, under the leadership of the new president, can overcome the challenges imposed by Covid-19 which are affecting all the D-8 nations.  "Together, we’ll work towards enhancing trade, investments, entrepreneurship, tourism, strengthening MSMEs and other businesses among member states,” he said.  Shahriar Alam said, “We remain steadfast in our commitment to facilitate b2b trade and investment among member states. The government of Bangladesh is ready to provide full support to the D-8 CCI and Mr Fahim in sharing this important responsibility of boosting economic and social cooperation among member states.” The Minister of Trade of Turkey and Deputy Minister of Trade of Indonesia also extended their congratulations and pledged their full cooperation and support to the new president. President of TOBB Rifat Hisarciklioğlu, who handed over the presidency, said, “I’m truly honoured and pleased to hand over the presidency into his safe and capable hands. We’ll support the new president whenever it is necessary to strengthen the relationships among D-8 member states.”

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) president Sheikh Fazle Fahim on Saturday said there would be new facilities in trade and commerce to be gained from graduating out of the Least Development Countries (LDCs), besides improving the country’s status.

Sheikh Fazle Fahim, president of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI), has been reelected as the Vice-President of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI).

Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has hailed Dhaka as a city of opportunity, declaring there are plenty of opportunities to come in the days ahead.

FBCCI President Sheikh Fazle Fahim has expressed deep grief over the death of Allama Shah Ahmad Shafi, chief of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh.

FBCCI President Sheikh Fazle Fahim expressed deep shock at the death of Sheikh Momin Uddin, one of the country's top businessmen and Director of Akij Group and Managing Director of SAF Leather Industries.

President of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) Sheikh Fazle Fahim said stimulating the economy in COVID-19 realities, job creation and investments in India-Bangladesh joint ventures are the best way to benefit both the nations.