The German Business Council Trust (GBC) convened its 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Members' Business Networking Dinner on Saturday, November 8, at the Gold Room of The Westin Dhaka.
The high-level corporate gathering brought together the founding trustees, and distinguished members of the German Bangladeshi commercial community to review organizational progress and foster strategic bilateral economic collaboration.
The proceedings commenced in the late afternoon with the formal 3rd AGM session.
During the meeting, the GBC chairman Md Zahidul Islam presented an overview of the council’s annual operational achievements, statutory compliance updates, and future initiatives aimed at strengthening trade ties between Germany and Bangladesh.
GBC members engaged in an open floor Q&A session to discuss key business strategies, trust frameworks, and upcoming industry partnerships.
Following the internal meeting, the GBC hosted an exclusive networking reception and networking dinner.
Dr Rüdiger Lotz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Bangladesh, attended as guest of honor.
In his keynote address, Lotz emphasized the expanding commercial synergy between Germany and Bangladesh, highlighting mutual opportunities in sustainability, trade expansion, and private sector investment.
The GBC chairman welcomed the ambassador, the board of trustees, and executive guests, reiterating the council’s commitment to serving as a vital platform for German businesses and local corporate stakeholders.
The evening concluded with an official group photograph, interactive business networking among attendees, and a dinner served at the Gold Room, followed by formal vote-of-thanks closing remarks.