Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI)

What Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) does

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), established in 1958 under the Companies Act 1913, is Bangladesh's largest and most established business chamber, serving over 5,700 regular members ranging from small and medium enterprises to large industrial conglomerates, manufacturers, importers, exporters, and traders. Its core function is private sector advocacy — representing member interests to government through policy inputs, budget proposals, and direct engagement with ministers — combined with trade facilitation services, most notably Certificate of Origin issuance for international trade documentation. DCCI operates through three Dhaka offices (Motijheel headquarters, Gulshan Centre, Mohammadpur Service Zone) and generates revenue primarily through recurring membership subscription fees, transactional CO service fees, and professional training programs delivered via its wholly-owned DCCI Business Institute (DBI) and DBI College, which offer Postgraduate Diplomas in Customs/VAT, International Trade Management, and Supply Chain Management in partnership with Daffodil International University.

Beyond core membership and CO services, DCCI has built an institutional ecosystem anchored by four affiliated entities: BUILD (Business Initiatives Leading Development), a joint advocacy platform co-founded with MCCI and CCCI for private sector policy reform; BIAC (Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre), Bangladesh's first international arbitration institution co-sponsored with ICC-B and MCCI, backed by IFC/World Bank, UK Aid, and EU funding; DCCI Foundation, the chamber's CSR arm; and a publishing operation spanning the DCCI Journal (DJBEP), annual reports, economic policy papers, and bilateral trade research. International engagement is a strategic priority — a 29-member DCCI delegation visited the UAE in February 2025 signing MoUs with Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah Chambers, and in June 2026 DCCI signed an MoU with BSREA to enter the electric vehicle and renewable energy policy vertical. The technology stack is minimal and administrative: an online membership portal (membership.dhakachamber.com), a B2B registration form, and standard CMS-based web properties. There are no AI/ML capabilities, no proprietary technology products, and no API platform.

Name

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI)

Legal name

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Website

https://dhakachamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DCCI, founded in 1958, is Bangladesh's largest business chamber, serving over 5,700 members from SMEs to industrial conglomerates through membership advocacy, Certificate of Origin services, professional training, and an affiliated ecosystem spanning arbitration (BIAC), policy reform (BUILD), and education (DBI/DBI College).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Chamber Services

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Compliance, Standards & Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT/SPS) (BPADAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Legal & Governance Professional Development (EDAGANAK)

Keywords

• Trade facilitation services
• Business chamber membership
• Certificate of origin
• Trade policy advocacy
• Business training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: DCCI generates revenue through membership fees from its 5,700+ members including industrial conglomerates, manufacturers, importers, exporters, and SMEs. Membership enrollment, renewal, and different tiers of membership generate recurring revenue.
2. Certificate of Origin Services: DCCI provides Certificate of Origin (CO) certification services to members for international trade documentation, generating service fees.
3. Training and Professional Development Programs: DCCI offers PGD programs in Customs/VAT/Income Tax Management, International Trade Management, and Supply Chain Management in partnership with universities. Certificate courses and professional training programs generate revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) is a non-profit business chamber established in 1958 that serves Bangladeshi businesses through trade facilitation, policy advocacy, capacity-building training, and networking services. It issues Certificates of Origin for exporters, publishes trade research, runs the DCCI Business Institute (DBI) for executive education, and operates subsidiaries including the DBI College of Further Studies.

Product overview

DCCI operates as a comprehensive business chamber offering a unified suite of services centered on trade facilitation, business advocacy, research, and professional education. The core offerings include membership services, Certificate of Origin issuance, and bilateral trade facilitation. Research capabilities are delivered through the DCCI Research Service, DCCI Journal (DJBEP), and various publications including Annual Reports, DCCI Review, Economic Policy documents, and Budget Proposals. Professional education is provided through the DCCI Business Institute and DBI College, offering Postgraduate Diplomas in Customs/VAT, International Trade, and Supply Chain Management, along with online certificate courses. The organization also houses specialized initiatives including BUILD (Business Initiatives Leading Development) for policy advocacy, the Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) for dispute resolution, and a B2B registration platform for member networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DCCI Foundation: CSR wing of DCCI focusing on corporate social responsibility activities and charitable initiatives
• DCCI Business Institute (DBI)
• Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC)

Products and services

• Certificate of Origin Services
• DCCI Business Institute (DBI) Training Programs
• Trade Research and Publications
• Policy Advocacy and Government Liaison
• Chamber Membership Services

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Association (BSREA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2026DCCI and BSREA jointly organized a seminar on electric vehicle adoption in Bangladesh. Following the seminar, the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in energy policy, innovation, and market development.
• New Zealand (Government)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2026DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed held a courtesy meeting with New Zealand's Non-resident High Commissioner David Pine to discuss enhanced bilateral trade and investment. Both sides expressed interest in exploring a potential Free Trade Agreement. Bilateral trade reached US$497.43 million in FY2025.
• DUBAI ChamberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCCI signed an MoU with DUBAI Chambers to strengthen economic relations and bilateral trade between Bangladesh and the UAE.
• JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic and project partner of DCCI for investment and trade promotion activities.
• UNDP BangladeshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic and project partner supporting DCCI's private sector development initiatives.
• SAARCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for regional cooperation and South Asian trade facilitation.
• BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for investment promotion and one-stop service coordination. DCCI refers investors to BIDA OSS services and collaborates on investment-related activities.
• BIID (Bangladesh Institute of Interior Design)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for design and professional services development.
• Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner and co-founder of the BUILD initiative for private sector development in Bangladesh.
• National Chamber of Commerce Sri LankaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for bilateral trade and investment between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
• Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), DhakacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of BUILD initiative and co-sponsor of Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) along with DCCI.
• International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICC-B)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) along with DCCI and MCCI.
• Business Initiatives Leading Development (BUILD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBUILD is a joint initiative of DCCI, MCCI, and CCCI to assist in the development of Bangladesh's private sector. DCCI hosts BUILD as its operational arm for private-public partnership, research, and policy reform.
• Nordic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with DCCI and DANIDA's Energy Efficient Engagement (3E) programme to organize a seminar on energy efficient industry practices in Bangladesh.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI): Bangladesh's second major city chamber, co-founder with DCCI of the BUILD initiative for private sector development. Directly comparable membership-based advocacy and trade facilitation model in the same country.
• Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), Dhaka: Dhaka's other leading business chamber and co-sponsor of BIAC alongside DCCI. Operates a similar member services, policy advocacy, and trade facilitation model for overlapping Dhaka-based constituents.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI): Apex national chamber body that federates regional chambers including DCCI, CCCI, and MCCI. Functions as the broader incumbent in the same advocacy and trade-facilitation space at the national level.

Regional players

• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI): India's largest and oldest business chamber, providing comparable advocacy, trade facilitation, policy research, and bilateral trade services for Indian industry — the closest regional analogue in scale and remit.
• Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Kolkata-headquartered chamber with deep Bangladesh trade ties; offers a directly comparable membership, advocacy, and bilateral trade facilitation model in a neighboring South Asian market.
• Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI): Pakistan's premier chamber operating in the same South Asian regional context, offering membership services, policy advocacy, Certificate of Origin issuance, and trade events for a comparable member base.
• National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's national chamber and a current bilateral partner of DCCI. Offers a directly comparable chamber model in a similarly sized South Asian economy with active trade dialogue with Bangladesh.

Emerging players

• Dubai Chambers: UAE federal chamber authority that signed an MoU with DCCI in 2025 to strengthen Bangladesh-UAE bilateral trade. Comparable as a chamber-led bilateral trade facilitation counterpart.

Others

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Global chamber body and co-sponsor of BIAC alongside DCCI and MCCI. Indirectly comparable as the parent ecosystem player supporting DCCI's arbitration and international trade work.
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO): Strategic and project partner of DCCI for investment and trade promotion. Not a chamber itself but a comparable government-linked trade facilitation body that performs adjacent functions for Japanese-Bangladesh commercial engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dhaka-chamber-of-commerce-industry-249989198418462
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dhaka-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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