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DHAKA, Nov 23, 2024 (BSS) - The British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and 
Industry (BBCCI) has recently hosted a high-level view-exchange meeting with 
Chittagong City Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain at its London headquarters.

The session was presided over by BBCCI President Rafik M Haider, with 
proceedings conducted by Director and Global Trade Strategist Misbah 
Chowdhury. The programme began with a recitation from the Holy Qur'an by 
Mawlana Wahid Siraji.

A welcome address was delivered by Senior Director Abul Kalam Azad, followed 
by remarks from Former Mayor Jahangir Hussain, Vice President Abul Hayat 
Nurujjaman, Political Analyst Dr Mujib M Rahman, President of the British 
Bangladeshi Solicitors Association Abdul Gaffar, Ashikur Rahman, Finance 
Director Helal Uddin Khan, Former President SB Faruk, and other community 
leaders.

Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain outlined Chittagong's growing potential as a major 
investment hub, underlining opportunities in the Economic Zone, information 
technology, tourism, five-star hospitality, and green energy development. He 
invited UK-based investors to explore long-term prospects in these sectors.

During the meeting, BBCCI expressed its intention to sign a Memorandum of 
Understanding (MoU) with Chittagong City Corporation. Under the proposed 
partnership, BBCCI will offer free training and professional certification 
programmes to enhance youth skills and strengthen workforce capacity in 
Chittagong. 

The event concluded with a joint commitment to expanding bilateral 
cooperation and promoting sustainable economic growth between the United 
Kingdom and Bangladesh.