Bangladesh’s trade with Switzerland crosses $1b

Bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Switzerland surpassed the $1 billion threshold for the first-time last year, according to Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard.

"This year has been significant for both Switzerland and Bangladesh. We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations and our bilateral trade for the first-time last year surpassing the symbolic $1 billion threshold," Chuard said.

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The Swiss ambassador made this statement at the 11th annual general meeting of Switzerland-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SBCCI) at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in the capital recently, according to a press release.

Together much more can be done to strengthen the bilateral economic ties and address questions related to business climate, said Swiss Ambassador Nathalie Chuard

Terming SBCCI as a member of "Team Switzerland" in Bangladesh, she also mentioned that together much more can be done to strengthen the bilateral economic ties and address questions related to business climate.

Mohammad Afroz Jalil, country manager of Roche Bangladesh Ltd, has been elected president of the chamber for a two-year term (2022-2024).

Clarichem Limited Director Saad Omar Fahim (secretary general), SGS Bangladesh Country Manager Abdur Rashid (vice-president), and Tutelar Oil Services Company Executive Director Vidiya Amrit Khan (vice-president), Kuehne+ Nagel Country Manager Tarun Patwary (treasurer) have also been elected.