Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) is a non-profit research and training institution. Founded in 2003, it traces its inception to the concept of public-private partnership (PPP) between the Government of Bangladesh represented by the Ministries of Commerce, Finance, Industries, Economic Relations Division, and the major private sector trade associations. Its prime focus is on research, education, training and policy advocacy on international trade-related issues. The beneficiaries of the institute comprise both the public and private sectors, engaged in trade-related activities.
The creation of the BFTI as a PPP entity is a ground-breaking and pioneering initiative in Bangladesh that provides this organization a unique opportunity to have a clear understanding of the issues of concern for the target groups and to cater to their needs in the ever-expanding spheres of trade, especially international trade. The aims and objectives, and overall vision of the BFTI are shared by its stakeholders.
BFTI is administered by a Board of Directors. The Board is chaired by the Minister of Commerce with members drawn from both the government and business and industry. Private sector stakeholders include country’s business associations and chambers of commerce and industry, Public sector membership comprises representatives from a number of ministries such as commerce, finance and foreign affairs.
Company Details
- Employees
- 29
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 1, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka- 1215,bangladesh
- Industry
- Research Services
- NAICS
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Scientific Research and Development ServicesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Website
- http://www.bfti.org.bd
- Keywords
- International Trade, Trade Policy, Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, Research, Training, International Trade Agreements, The World Trade Organisation, Policy Advocacy, Trade Education.
- HQ
- Dhaka- 1215
- Competitors
- AkijBashir Group, FBCCI, Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh, IFC - International Finance Corporation, Brand BGMEA, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh, South Asia International Economic Law Network, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (Bfti) Questions
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (Bfti)'s website is http://www.bfti.org.bd
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (Bfti)'s LinkedIn profile is https://bd.linkedin.com/company/bfti
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (Bfti) has
29 employees.
View email and phone details for 29
employees at Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (Bfti).
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (Bfti)'s industry is
Research Services
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (Bfti)'s top competitors are
Akijbashir Group,
Fbcci,
Enhanced Integrated Framework (Eif),
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh,
Ifc - International Finance Corporation,
Brand Bgmea,
Centre For Policy Dialogue (Cpd),
Ministry Of Commerce, Bangladesh,
South Asia International Economic Law Network,
Un Trade And Development (Unctad).
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (Bfti)'s categories are Research Services
Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (Bfti)'s founding year is 2003
