The ‘French Annual Gala 2014’ was held in Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel at Dhaka yesterday (Saturday). The France Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFB) has been organizing this event annually since 1997 to celebrate and present the culture of France and Bangladesh.
Mr. Tarek Elba, President of CCIFB and also the CEO of Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd; Mr. Bernard Regembal, Consul of the French Embassy; Mr. Pierre Lignot, Trade Commissioner of the French Trade Commission in India and also the Regional Head of Ubifrance; Ms. Rifat Rashid, Director of CCIFB along with the other distinguished guests were present at the event.
Lafarge Surma Cement was the main sponsor of the event. The event was also co sponsored by Alcatel Lucent, Bangladesh General Insurance Company Ltd., Knit Concern Group, Spie Oil and Gas Services (Thailand) Ltd., Aamra, Dana Group, Energypac, Paragon Group, Total & Stand Tall or Naught.
A great musical performance by renowned French artist Tab followed by ‘Rabindra Sangeet’ song performance by Adity Mohsin and a dance performance by Warda Rihab captivated the audience during the event.
About CCIFB:
The France Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIFB), formed in 1996, is the first European joint Chambers of Commerce in Bangladesh. Its primary objective is to build bridges between the French and Bangladeshi companies. CCIFB’s role as match maker has developed over the years particularly after being chosen as the privileged partner of Ubifrance. The Chamber organizes high-power delegation to France, arranges participation of local companies at the International Trade Fairs and hosts French business delegation in Bangladesh.