A delegation from the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the apex trade organization of the country, is off to the United Kingdom (UK) to attend the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit. FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam is leading the delegation of 44 businessmen representing various sectors of the country.

The visit is expected to play an important role in strengthening trade and investment ties among Commonwealth countries. The delegation's itinerary includes participation in a series of programs and events during their stay in the UK.

The FBCCI delegation will attend a welcome dinner hosted by the Bangladesh High Commission on Sunday night, November 26, 2023. FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam is scheduled to attend the inaugural session of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit on the morning of November 27th. On the same day, Mahbubul Alam will also attend a dinner hosted by the chairman of the City of London Chamber.

On the second day of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (November 28, 2023), FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam will participate as a panelist in a round table session focusing on 'Tech and Innovation: Enabling Trade.' FBCCI will also engage with and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK Bangladesh Catalysts of Commerce and Industry (UKBCCI).

Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings between Bangladesh-UK businessmen and bilateral meetings with various UK business representatives are scheduled to be held. The delegation is expected to depart from London for Dhaka on November 29th.