DHAKA, Nov 1, 2021 (BSS) - Members of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of 
Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) have proposed to hold a summit on the Bay of 
Bengal Initiative (Big-B) in Chattogram in the upcoming year to create 
business opportunities for the Japanese companies.  

  They made the proposal during the trade body's annual general meeting at a 
city hotel on Sunday, chaired by its president Asif A CHowdhury and conducted 
by general secretary Tareq Rafi Bhuiyan, said a press release.  

  They also recommended continuing work and lobbying for improving the 
business and trade environment in both countries as many barriers still 
remain to be solved.  

  Board of Directors of JBCCI honours Moazzem Hossain, honorary executive 
director of JBCCI, for his life-long contribution and cooperation to the 
organization.  

  Among others, treasurer Takeshi Hashimoto, directors Yuji Ando and Kabir 
Ahmed, and vice president M Shariful Alam were present in the 16th AGM held 
both physically and virtually.  

  AKM Moazzem Hussain, honorary executive director of JBCCI, was also present 
and honoured for his lifetime contribution to the JBCCI. Abdul Haque and 
Maria Hawlader also spoke.  

  Some 38 members attended the event physically while 48 others connected 
online.  

  The members appreciated the committee for continuing various programmes, 
including survey on free trade agreement and advocacy work, amid the 
coronavirus pandemic.