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Europeans
of Bangladeshi origin (European Bangladeshis), may be found in all
27 EU Member States, and many have established substantial businesses
operating within the Europe Union and between Europe and Bangladesh.
In order to support and promote these business activities, a variety
of individuals from both professional and business backgrounds have
established the EBF, a trade forum.
Its official launch will be
on Wednesday 8th October 2008 at 4pm ,premises of the Brussels
Chamber of Commerce , Avenue Louise 500, Brussels 1050, the events
being co-ordinated by Bangladesh Embassy, Brussels.
Brief
History of EBF
EBF was established in early
20 08 as a not-for-profit association (under the laws of Belgium) by
individuals from professional and business backgrounds from across
Europe. They have enjoyed continuing support and co-operation from
the Bangladesh Ambassador to Brussels (HE AHM Moniruzzaman) and other
Ambassadors from Bangladesh throughout Europe, MEPs (including Nirj
Deva and former Vice President of the European Parliament David
Martin) & Former British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Peter J
Fowler CMG. The organisation's key aims include:
(1) Promoting commerce and
industry between the EU and Bangladesh;
(2) Promoting commerce
and industry amongst the Bangladeshi dia spora within the EU and
between EU Member States;
(3) Providing a network and
resource facility for the business community of Bangladeshi origin/interest;
and
(4) Setting up of chambers or
similar entities within each of the 27 EU countries.
They have already taken
significant steps towards establishing EBF chambers in six Member
States, including the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and
Greece. They are currently reviewing potential for EBF chambers in
Ireland, Belgium, Sweden and Spain.
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