Trade Associations of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Electronics Merchants Association represents merchants and traders of electronics products in Bangladesh. Based at Manikganj House on Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Sarani (formerly Topkhana Road) in Dhaka, the association serves electronics importers, distributors, and retailers across the country. The electronics sector in Bangladesh has grown rapidly with increasing demand for consumer electronics, mobile phones, computers, and home appliances. The association works to promote fair trade practices, consumer protection, quality standards, and favorable import policies for electronics products. The association represents merchants in policy discussions with government agencies including the Ministry of Commerce, National Board of Revenue (NBR), and Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI). Sectors: Electronics, consumer electronics, mobile phones, computers, home appliances, electronics trade

Bangladesh Embroidery Manufacturers and Exporters Association represents the embroidery manufacturing and export sector of Bangladesh. Based in Uttara, Dhaka — a major garment manufacturing hub — the association serves companies producing embroidered fabrics, appliqués, and embellishments for the readymade garment (RMG) industry. Embroidery is a critical value-added service in Bangladesh's RMG export sector, with embroidered garments commanding premium prices in international markets. The association supports member companies in technology adoption, quality standards, design innovation, and export market access. The association works with BGMEA, BKMEA, and other garment sector associations to promote the overall competitiveness of Bangladesh's apparel exports. It also collaborates with government agencies on policy advocacy, tax incentives, and industry development initiatives. Sectors: Embroidery, garment embellishment, textile decoration, RMG accessories, apparel export

Association East Coast Centre SW (G) 8, Gulshan Avenue Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212

12/A, R.K. Mission Road (2nd Floor) Behind Property Heights Building, Dhaka-1203 4714555

Bangladesh Engineering Shilpa Malik Samity represents owners of engineering industries in Bangladesh. 'Shilpa Malik Samity' translates to 'Industry Owners Association' in Bangla. Based on Tipu Sultan Road in Dhaka, the association serves engineering companies involved in metal fabrication, machine manufacturing, light engineering, foundry operations, and industrial equipment production. The engineering industry is a vital supporting sector for Bangladesh's manufacturing economy, providing machinery, parts, and fabrication services to textile, garment, construction, and agricultural industries. The association works to promote technology adoption, skills development, quality standards, and favorable policies for engineering industry owners. Sectors: Engineering industry, metal fabrication, machine manufacturing, light engineering, industrial equipment

(BFA) Alrazi Complex (5th floor) 166-167, Shaheed Sayed Nazrul Islam Sarani (South Site of Bijoynagar Water Tank), Purana Paltan, Dhaka-1000 Fax #:02-55111696

Bangladesh Film Importers Association represents importers and distributors of films and cinematic content in Bangladesh. Based at Eastern Commercial Complex in Kakrail, Ramna, Dhaka, the association serves businesses involved in importing foreign films, distributing cinematic content, and managing film rights for theatrical release, television broadcast, and digital platforms. The film import sector supports Bangladesh's entertainment industry, bringing international cinema to domestic audiences. The association works to promote copyright protection, content licensing compliance, fair distribution practices, and favorable import policies for film importers and distributors. Sectors: Film import, cinematic content, film distribution, entertainment, content licensing

Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leather Goods and Footwear Exporters Association (BFLLFEA) is the apex trade body representing exporters of finished leather, leather goods, and footwear from Bangladesh. The association serves as an important platform for tanneries and leather products manufacturing industries in the country. BFLLFEA maintains close contact with members and foreign buyers to render expected services, sharing knowledge, experience, and information to develop the sector's capacity. The association has three membership categories: General Members, Tied Members, and LGF (Leather Goods and Footwear) Members. The association's website provides members and prospective buyers of leather and leather goods with easy access to information about the organization, its members, their products, and policy decisions, circulars, and notifications regarding the leather sector. Sectors: Finished leather, leather goods, footwear export, tannery industry

22/6, Karwan Bazar Lane, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1215. 01716-240540 01715-168006 01714729254

Association �Anowara Akmal Chamber� 232, Sk. Mujib Road, Chowmuhoni Mour, Agrabad, Chattogram. 01707-074774 No. No.

2, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Tongi Gazipur. 01711664997;

Bangladesh Flower Growers and Exporters Association represents the flower and ornamental plant cultivation and export sector of Bangladesh. Based in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, the association serves flower growers, cultivators, and exporters across the country. Bangladesh's flower industry has significant export potential, with flowers and ornamental plants being exported to markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The association works to promote modern cultivation techniques, quality standards, post-harvest handling, and export market access for Bangladeshi flower products. The flower sector also serves the growing domestic market for weddings, events, religious ceremonies, and corporate decorations. The association supports member growers in adopting improved varieties, greenhouse cultivation, and cold chain logistics to maintain flower quality. Sectors: Flower cultivation, ornamental plants, flower export, floriculture

and Exporters Association Bengal House 75, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-1, Dhaka. 9888248, [email protected]

C/o. Jamuna Foil Ltd. Skyview Trade Vally (6th floor) 66, Nayapaltan, Dhaka-1000 221907 (President), 01715008054 [email protected]

and Suppliers Association (BAFISA) Plot No. CWS(C)-8, 2nd Floor (Fla No-3A), Gulshan GRACE, Gulshan South Avenue, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212. 01914128789 (President)

21, Champatoli Lane (1st Floor), Chawkbazar, Dhaka-1211.

Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA), established in 2010, is the single national trade organization of the country for freight forwarders. It is committed to promoting, protecting, and safeguarding the interests of its members engaged in international transportation of goods by sea, land, and air, as well as multimodal transportation, NVOCC, warehousing, customs brokerage, and supply chain management. Founded: 2010 Sectors: Freight forwarding, NVOCC, customs brokerage, supply chain, multimodal transport Data source: Official website (baffa-bd.org). Updated July 2026.

Roton Fruit Garden (1st floor) 18/3, Ahsan Ullah Road Badamtoli, Kotowali, Dhaka-1100 01934040404 (Secretary) (President), 01711520705 [email protected]

Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA) was established in 1984 and approved by the Government of Bangladesh under Section 3 of the Trade Organizations Ordinance 1961. It is registered with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, Dhaka under the Companies Act 1913 as a company with limited liability. BFFEA is the apex trade body representing Bangladesh's frozen foods export sector — primarily frozen shrimp, fish, and other seafood products. Bangladesh is one of the world's leading exporters of frozen shrimp, and BFFEA plays a crucial role in promoting the sector, ensuring quality standards, and facilitating export growth. The association works with government agencies, international buyers, and member companies to address industry challenges, promote compliance with international food safety standards (including HACCP and EU requirements), and expand market access for Bangladeshi frozen food products globally. Sectors: Frozen foods, frozen seafood, shrimp export, fish processing

BFVAPEA is a horticultural fresh produce exporters association in Bangladesh formally established in 1984. It is the premier trade association representing exporters of fresh safe vegetables, fruits, beverages and allied products. Founded: 1984 Sectors: Fruits, vegetables, allied products export Data source: Official website (bfvapea.com). Updated July 2026.

Association B-220-224, Shopping Centre (3rd floor) Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212 01711522568 Deceased

B-220/C Shopping Centre (4th Floor) Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212.

Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) is the trade body for the country's garment buying houses — a service sector aligned with the Readymade Garment (RMG) industry. The Association was approved by the DTO of the Ministry of Commerce and assessed Grade-A by FBCCI, providing garment-related services for the Government, RMG Industry and its members. Sectors: Garment buying houses, RMG sourcing, apparel trading Data source: Official website (bgba.org.bd). Updated July 2026.