Trade and investment
Business forums, delegations, exhibitions and a bilateral trade database.
Building lawful, lasting commercial ties between Bangladesh and Iran.
The Iran-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a registered joint chamber and a Class "A" member of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI). We connect businesses, represent members before government, and build capacity for bilateral trade.
- Status
- Joint (bilateral) chamber
- Federation membership
- Class "A" member, FBCCI
- Registration
- No. TO-951, Trade Organizations Act, 2022
- Current term
- Interim Committee 2026 – 2027
Message from the Chief Adviser
Trade between two nations is built by businesses, but it is sustained by trust, clarity and law.
Dear members, partners and friends, it is an honour to serve as Chief Adviser to the Interim Committee of the Iran-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry in this important year.
Bangladesh and Iran share a long record of goodwill, and the preferential trade accord signed in 2006 gave that goodwill a commercial framework. Yet direct trade remains modest: imports from Iran were about half a million US dollars in FY25. The potential is far larger than the present.
Recent developments point in both directions. Iran's ambassador has spoken of direct flights, a renewed preferential arrangement and a trade and investment level of one billion dollars. At the same time, regional conflict has raised freight and insurance costs and shown every exporter how quickly supply chains can change. Our task is to help members navigate both realities.
Over the next twelve months this Committee will put the Chamber in order: its records, its membership and its governance. We will build a trusted platform for business forums, training and policy advocacy through FBCCI, and give women, youth and SME entrepreneurs a real place in this work. Every step will follow the laws of Bangladesh and our international obligations.
I invite you to join us, and to turn goodwill into sound, transparent and mutually beneficial commerce.
Hushin Mohammad RashedChief Adviser, Iran-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry
About the Chamber
IBCCI is a not-for-profit trade organization that serves as a bridge between the business communities of the two countries, working strictly within the laws of Bangladesh and applicable international obligations.
Our activities cover trade promotion, investment facilitation, policy advocacy, and support for SMEs, women and youth entrepreneurs.
- Trade and investment promotionDelegations, exhibitions, seminars, B2B meetings and buyer–seller meets.
- Information and market intelligenceTrade data, tariff and regulatory updates, and bilateral statistics for members.
- Representation and advocacyMember interests put to the Government, FBCCI, foreign missions and regulators, including on payment channels, logistics and non-tariff barriers.
- Dispute resolutionConciliation, mediation and arbitration support among members and with foreign counterparts.
Programmes and priorities
Our one-year action plan is aligned with FBCCI priorities and organised around six areas of work.
Policy advocacy
Position papers on payment channels, shipping, standards, tariffs and visas, submitted through FBCCI.
Women, youth and SMEs
A Women Entrepreneurs' Wing, SME export-readiness clinics and a youth start-up desk.
Capacity building
Training on documentation, customs, quality standards and digital trade, plus market briefs.
Digital services
Member portal, newsletter and an e-directory of members and counterparts.
Partnerships
Engagement with embassies, chambers, trade bodies, EPB and BIDA, with FBCCI coordination.
Recent developments and trade impact
A summary of public reporting and Chamber engagements relevant to Bangladesh–Iran commerce. Figures are as reported by the cited sources.
USD 0.5 millionImports from Iran in FY25, per Bangladesh Bank data reported by New Age
USD 1 billionTrade and investment level Iran's ambassador said could be reached (June 2026)
20–40%Reported rise in some sea freight charges after the regional conflict began (Daily Sun, April 2026)
Interim Committee constituted
The Chamber resolved to form its Interim Committee for 2026–2027 and to submit the new Memorandum, Articles and one-year action plan to the Department of Trade Organizations, with copies to FBCCI and the Ministry of Commerce.
Trade impact: A regularised, compliant chamber can represent members credibly and coordinate delegations and business forums through FBCCI.
Direct Dhaka–Tehran flights proposed
Iran's ambassador sought Bangladesh's support for direct flights to strengthen trade, tourism and people-to-people ties, and asked for renewal of the preferential trade arrangement and a cultural exchange programme.
Trade impact: Direct air links could lower the time and cost of business visits and support B2B matching.
Source: Bangladesh Monitor
Products of interest on both sides
The Iranian side highlighted interest in exporting petrochemical products, urea fertiliser and food items to Bangladesh, and in importing Bangladeshi ready-made garments.
Trade impact: These fall within the Chamber's priority sectors of chemicals, agro-processing, food and textiles, subject to legal and compliance review.
Source: Bangladesh Monitor
Regional conflict raises shipping costs
Since late February, disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up freight, insurance and fuel costs for Bangladeshi importers and exporters, with cargo diverted along longer routes.
Trade impact: Higher logistics costs make advocacy on shipping and payment channels, through FBCCI, a priority in the action plan.
Sources: Daily Sun, The Daily Star
Interim Committee, 2026–2027
The following persons were appointed by resolution of the meeting held on 28 September 2026, each serving in an acting capacity until the elected Executive Committee assumes office.
Hushin Mohammad Rashed
Chief Adviser
Guardian and strategic adviser to the Committee (non-executive; ex-officio)
Mahamud Hasan
President (Acting)
Chief Executive and Presiding Officer of the Committee
Asif Al Mamun
Secretary (Acting)
Chief Administrative Officer and Member-Secretary
Tahira Akter Hira
Women Co-Chair (Acting)
Women Entrepreneurs' Wing; Vice-Chair, Interim Committee
Md. Haider Tanviruzzaman
Legal Secretary (Acting)
Legal, regulatory and compliance affairs
Md. Ayub Mondol
Director (Acting)
Member, Interim Committee
Ismail Mondal
Director (Acting)
Member, Interim Committee
The Interim Committee will complete the membership rolls, convene the Annual General Meeting and arrange the election of the Executive Committee under the supervision of the competent authority.
One-year action plan
Twelve months from approval of the Interim Committee, in four stages.
Foundation and compliance
- File MOA, AOA and committee details with the Department of Trade Organizations
- Open bank account and appoint auditor
- Update member register and launch membership drive
- Launch website and courtesy calls
Market intelligence and outreach
- Bangladesh–Iran trade opportunity study
- First business forum in Dhaka with FBCCI
- Founding convention of the Women Entrepreneurs' Wing
- Workshops and first policy paper
Business linkages
- Delegation and B2B matching sessions
- Participation in FBCCI and national trade fairs
- MoUs after legal review and FBCCI clearance
- SME clinic and youth start-up desk
Consolidation and transition
- Audit, annual report and AGM
- Voters' list and Election Board
- Election of the Executive Committee
- Handover report and asset inventory
Membership
Membership is open to companies, firms, proprietorships, associations and individuals engaged or interested in trade between Bangladesh and Iran. Applications are decided by the Executive Committee, with a valid trade licence and TIN required.
Ordinary Member
Bangladeshi trading or industrial enterprise. Holds voting rights and may contest elections.
Associate Member
Professionals, consultants and institutions that support bilateral trade.
Corporate / Group Member
Large corporations and business groups, represented by an authorised nominee.
Women Entrepreneur Member
Woman-owned or woman-led enterprises, eligible for concessional fees.
Honorary Member
Distinguished persons recognised for service to bilateral relations.
Foreign Member / Affiliate
Iranian and other foreign organisations admitted for cooperation purposes.
Contact the Secretariat
Iran-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and IndustryEDB Trade Centre93 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue
Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh
Registration No. TO-951
Compliance statement
All Chamber programmes and bilateral activities are conducted in accordance with the laws of Bangladesh, including foreign exchange, customs and banking regulations, and with all applicable international obligations and sanctions regimes. The Chamber does not itself facilitate payments and takes no part in party politics.