DCCI-TFO Canada inaugurates ‘Trade for Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth (TRISEG)’ Project in Bangladesh

From the report

With a view to expanding the export capacity of Bangladeshi SME entrepreneurs particularly working with Jute and Jute Goods in the Canadian market, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), in collaboration with the Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) Canada, formally inaugurated the ‘Trade for Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth (TRISEG)’ project on November 12, 2026, at the DCCI Auditorium. Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) attended the event as the Chief Guest while Khondaker Md. Nazmul Huda Shamim, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Jute was present as the Special Guest.

In his opening remarks, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed said that as Bangladesh prepares for graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status, export diversification is no longer an option but an imperative. He emphasized that meaningfully integrating small businesses, particularly women-led enterprises and those from underrepresented groups, into global markets is essential to building a truly resilient and sustainable economy. DCCI President expressed hope that the TRISEG project would play a significant role in strengthening the export capabilities of SME entrepreneurs through targeted capacity development, specialized business advisory services and direct market linkage support. He further expressed hope that the initiative would enable SMEs to explore new business prospects and opportunities in Canada and other international markets.

During his speech as the Chief Guest Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of EPB said that despite ongoing geopolitical turmoil, Bangladesh’s export earnings reached USD 48 billion in 2025. He informed that during the first quarter of FY 2026–27, the country’s export growth stood at 6%. He further mentioned that Canada is among the top ten export destinations for Bangladesh, with the country’s total exports to Canada reaching USD 1.5 billion. He also highlighted the positive performance of Bangladesh’s jute and jute goods sector, which maintained an upward trend, recording 25% export growth during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Bangladesh’s export sector would face significant challenges following the LDC graduation in 2029. He emphasized that product diversification would be essential to overcoming these challenges and ensuring the sustained growth and competitiveness of Bangladesh’s export sector.