Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry

What Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry does

Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) is a bilateral non-profit chamber of commerce established in April 2004 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with the mission of promoting trade, investment, and business cooperation between Japanese and Bangladeshi enterprises. JBCCI operates as a membership-based organization with 380 member companies distributed across 12 sectors — 273 Bangladeshi firms, 80 Japanese firms, 14 Japanese-Bangladeshi joint ventures, 6 multinationals, and 7 companies from other countries — spanning trading, RMG/textile, logistics, freight forwarding, construction, banking and insurance, IT, automobiles, engineering, steel, leather, and professional services. The chamber is led by a President and Vice Presidents representing both nationalities, with a 5-person secretariat managing day-to-day operations.

JBCCI delivers value to members through a portfolio of services organized around specialized Standing Committees: business networking events, trade fairs, seminars, factory visits, annual delegations to Japan (Tokyo and Osaka), business matchmaking, market intelligence on Japanese importers and exporters, investment climate information, policy advocacy with Bangladeshi ministries and the Embassy of Japan, arbitration and dispute resolution, and EPA/FTA advocacy. The chamber has built a recognized publication library (70+ newsletters, annual reports, an SME Development research paper) and a member benefits ecosystem spanning hospitality (Ascott, Dhaka Regency), healthcare (Evercare, Ship International Hospital), and recruitment (atB Jobs). Revenue is generated primarily through membership fees: a one-time Tk. 40,000 entry fee plus a recurring Tk. 25,000 annual fee per General Member, with application subject to Board of Directors approval.

The chamber's most consequential recent achievement is its central role in advocating for the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), signed in Tokyo on February 8, 2026 — Bangladesh's first comprehensive bilateral EPA with Japan. JBCCI is formally recognized by the Governments of Japan and Bangladesh, JETRO, JICA, the Embassy of Japan, and the Bangladeshi Ministry of Commerce as the primary private-sector platform for bilateral economic relations. Strategic alliances with JICA, JETRO, JCIAD, HSBC Bangladesh, and emerging partners such as EBFCI extend JBCCI's reach beyond its formal membership base.

Name

Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Legal name

Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Website

https://jbcci-bd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) is a bilateral non-profit chamber founded in 2004 that promotes trade and investment between Japanese and Bangladeshi firms, serving 380 member companies across 12 sectors through networking events, trade delegations, policy advocacy, and business matchmaking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bilateral Trade & Investment Chamber Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOAOAJ

Retailer-Vendor Collaboration, Joint Business Planning (JBP) & Trade Terms Services

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Category Management, Merchandising & Trade Promotion Services

Keywords

• Bilateral trade promotion
• Chamber of commerce services
• Trade facilitation services
• Investment promotion services
• Policy advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: JBCCI generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees charged to General Members. Companies engaged in Japan-Bangladesh business pay an entry fee of Tk. 40,000 and an annual fee of Tk. 25,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JBCCI is a bilateral chamber of commerce founded in 2004 that promotes trade, investment, and business cooperation between Japan and Bangladesh. It offers a paid General Membership (Tk. 40,000 entry fee + Tk. 25,000 annual fee) and delivers services such as business matchmaking, trade delegations to Japan, seminars and workshops, policy advocacy with government agencies, market intelligence, and dispute resolution support through its standing committees.

Product overview

JBCCI offers a unified chamber membership platform providing bilateral trade and investment services between Japan and Bangladesh. The core offering is membership services that include business networking events, delegation programs to Japan, trade fairs, seminars, workshops, policy advocacy with government agencies, and business matchmaking. Specialized standing committees address Arbitration & Member Services, Business Investment & Promotion, Tax & Regulatory Advocacy, and EPA/FTA Support. Publications include annual reports, newsletters, research papers, brochures, and press releases. Members also receive affiliated partner benefits including preferential rates with hospitality, healthcare, and recruitment organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• JBCCI has facilitated the signing of the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), signed February 8, 2026, described as Bangladesh's first comprehensive bilateral EPA with Japan.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Europe Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBFCI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026EBFCI held a courtesy meeting with JBCCI on May 7, 2026, and expressed interest in signing an MoU and working closely together to explore new cooperation opportunities.
• Ascott The Residence Ltd.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 February 2026JBCCI signed an MoU with Ascott The Residence Ltd. on February 22, 2026. The partnership provides JBCCI members with exclusive corporate rates and privileges for accommodation, dining, and event hosting at the luxury serviced apartments in Dhaka.
• Ascott Palace Ltd.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 February 2026JBCCI signed an MoU with Ascott Palace Ltd. on February 22, 2026. The partnership offers JBCCI members preferential rates on long-term stays and corporate accommodation packages at the premium serviced residences in Dhaka.
• atB Jobs BangladeshminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 November 2025JBCCI signed an MoU with atB Jobs Bangladesh on November 23, 2025. The partnership provides JBCCI members with exclusive access to recruitment services and talent acquisition support.
• JICA BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Bangladesh is the top bilateral development agency for Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA). JICA works on infrastructure projects including MRT in Dhaka, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport expansion, and the Matarbari deep-sea port. JICA collaborates with JBCCI on events and delegations. JICA Bangladesh is listed as an Honorary Member of JBCCI.
• JETRO DhakacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Dhaka collaborates with JBCCI on organizing events, seminars, and the Japan Business Day. JETRO provides market intelligence and supports EPA implementation awareness programs.
• Dhaka Regency HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDhaka Regency Hotel & Resort, a five-star hotel in Dhaka, offers JBCCI members exclusive corporate rates and privileges for accommodation, dining, and event hosting.
• Ship International HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShip International Hospital, a leading multi-specialty hospital in Dhaka, provides JBCCI members and their families with discounted medical services and priority appointments.
• Evercare Hospital DhakaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvercare Hospital Dhaka offers JBCCI members exclusive healthcare discounts and dedicated support for comprehensive medical services at the world-class tertiary care hospital.
• HSBC BangladeshminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHSBC Bangladesh provided support for the high-level seminar on 'Strategic Discussion on Advancing the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)' organized by JBCCI in collaboration with JCIAD and JETRO Dhaka.
• Embassy of Japan in BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh collaborates closely with JBCCI on events, trade missions, and economic diplomacy. The Embassy supported the Japan Business Day event and participates in JBCCI board meetings and courtesy calls.
• Japanese Commerce and Industry Association in Dhaka (JCIAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCIAD collaborates with JBCCI on organizing events including the Japan Business Day and EPA seminars, providing a combined platform for Japanese businesses operating in Bangladesh.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JBCCI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jbcci

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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