An eight-member business delegation of International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) headed by Mr. Hafizur Rahman Khan, President of IBFB and Chairman of Runner Group of Companies has departed for South Korea 23 November 2015. The main purpose of this business tour of IBFB is to explore opportunities and potentialities of enhancing bilateral trade and joint venture investment through appropriate private channels between Korea and Bangladesh. In addition, IBFB delegation will also give emphasis on export and import of products produced by different Bangladeshi and Korean companies, transfer of technologies and machineries, and also motivating interested Korean companies to relocate or expand their businesses in Bangladesh.

Mr. Kurt W. Tong, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs (2nd from right), Mr. Hafizur Rahman Khan, President of IBFB (3rd from right), Mr. Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury, Founding President of IBFB (right) and Mr. Gilbert Morton, Officer for Bangladesh Affairs in the State Department (left) are seen in a photo session after a meeting in U.S. State Department in Washington DC.

H.E. Pankaj Saran, High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, addressing at the Farewell Dinner & Cultural Evening organized in honor of him on Tuesday, 20 October 2015 at Gulshan Club, Dhaka. Mr. Hafizur Rahman Khan, President, Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury, Founding President, Mr. Omar Shafayat Kausar, Vice President, Mr. Humayun Rashid, Vice President (Finance) were are also seen.

Mr. AK Azad, former FBCCI president, speaks at a view exchange meeting with Media organized by International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB), at its Conference Hall at Tejgaon, Dhaka on 21st October 2015. Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, former Governor of Bangladesh Bank was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Hafizur Rahman Khan, President, Mr. Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury, Founding President of IBFB, Dr. Md. Abdul Mazid, Chairman of IBFB Finance Committee & former Chairman of NBR are also seen.

Mr. Hafizur Rahman Khan, President and Mr. Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury, Founding President of IBFB departed for USA for a business tour on Monday, 26 October 2015.

Chief Guest Dr. Mohammad Abdul Mazid, Chairman of IBFB Finance Committee, Chairman of Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) and former Chairman of NBR, Key Resource Person Mr. Md. Lutfor Rahman, Commissioner (Customs & VAT) and IBFB Executive Director Mr. Md. Abdus Salam are seen in a photo session with the trainees participated in day-long training on “VAT on product, procurement, service, VAT at source in Bangladesh and changes in VAT in FY 2015-16” organized by IBFB on Saturday, 17 October 2015 at IBFB Conference Hall, Tejgaon, Dhaka.

Mr. Hedayetullah Al Mamoon, ndc, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Commerce inaugurating the new office of IBFB at Tejgaon, Dhaka. Mr. David Meale, Chargé d'affaires, Dhaka U.S. Embassy, Mr. Hafizur Rahman Khan, IBFB President (2nd left), Mr. Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury, Founding President (right) are also seen.

Mr. Hafizur Rahman Khan, President of IBFB was addressing the Press Briefing on “Reaction of IBFB on National Budget 2015-16” organized on Monday, 08 June 2015 at the VIP Lounge of National Press Club, Dhaka. Mr. Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury, Founding President, Mr. Humayun Rashid, Vice President (Finance), Mr. M. S. Siddiqui, Director of IBFB, Dr. Md. Mozibur Rahman, Secretary (Retd.) and former Chairman of Tariff Commission are also seen.

Ms. Marcia S. B. Bernicat, Ambassador of USA to Bangladesh spoke as the Chief Guest in the Opening Session of 10th AGM of IBFB. Mr. Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed, President of FBCCI was present as the Special Guest. Mr. Hafizur Rahman Khan, President of IBFB, Mr. Mahmudul Islam Chowdhury, Founding President, Mr. Md. Omar Shafayat Kausar, Vice President, Mr. Humayun Rashid, Vice President (Finance), Engr. Md. Sakhawat Hossain, Chairperson of Chittagong Chapter of IBFB are also seen.