The International Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh will host the ICC Global Banking Commission meeting in Dhaka later, and the news brings a chance to boost local finance ties and skills quickly. Leaders of the ICC Bangladesh banking group agreed to invite the global commission to meet in the capital after a recent local session led by Muhammad A (Rumee) Ali, the commission chair. The decision came as members reviewed recent work by the national secretariat and set out a clear plan of action that focuses on training, outreach and stronger links between banks, businesses and new technology providers. The plan calls for practical workshops for bankers and for small and medium enterprises and special sessions to help women entrepreneurs grow their firms. Commission members also agreed to hold seminars, roundtables and dialogues to share ideas and to help banks and firms work together more smoothly. Key topics on the agenda include how the country s move from least developed status affects banks, ways to speed up digital trade, and steps to protect systems from cyber risks. The meeting will bring together many people who shape finance and trade, including bank leaders, regulators, trade service heads, fintech firms and experts from development banks and law firms. Those at the recent local meeting included senior central bank advisers, chairpersons of public banks, managing directors from private banks and faculty from the national bank management institute. Attendees spoke about simple steps that can help small firms get loans more easily, cut the cost of trade papers, and use digital tools to move goods and money faster across borders. Speakers also stressed the value of training staff at smaller banks and of sharing best practices so that new ideas spread quickly and safely. Organizers said the annual global meeting usually rotates among countries and will offer a chance for local bankers to connect with international peers, learn about new tools, and attract partners for projects that support trade and growth. Business leaders noted that clear rules, better digital tools, and stronger protection against fraud can help build trust and bring more trade finance to local firms. Many welcomed the focus on helping women-led businesses and on low-cost workshops that can start fast so more companies can join the global market. Hosts said they aim to use the global meeting to show local progress, bring in new knowledge, and build partnerships that help banks, firms and communities benefit from rising trade and cleaner financial services. The event should help strengthen skills, speed digital change, and open new paths for small firms to find finance, making it easier for businesses to grow and for trade to flow. It could boost confidence among local exporters too.
