New York:
Md. Liton Ahmed, President of the U.S.-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (USBCCI), held a productive meeting with Ambassador Vladimir Božović, PhD, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York and President of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York.
The discussion focused on strengthening business connections among Serbia, the United States, and Bangladesh, exploring investment opportunities, and potential USBCCI engagement surrounding EXPO 2027 Belgrade.
An additional focus was the possibility of expanding employment opportunities for Bangladeshi workers in Serbia. Mr. Ahmed expressed interest in connecting qualified Bangladeshi candidates with Serbian employers based on verified workforce needs, particularly in sectors such as hospitality, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics.
USBCCI emphasized the importance of employer partnerships, transparent recruitment, appropriate work authorization, fair employment conditions, and worker welfare. Further engagement with relevant Serbian authorities and employers would be needed to identify suitable opportunities and clarify requirements.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss prospective U.S. and Bangladeshi investment in Serbia, including Mr. Ahmed’s proposed food-delivery and multi-vendor restaurant marketplace.
Regarding EXPO 2027 Belgrade, discussions explored potential business delegations, investment networking, and promotional activities connecting USBCCI’s business community with Serbian counterparts.
Mr. Ahmed thanked Ambassador Božović for his hospitality and constructive dialogue, expressing interest in continued engagement to develop practical initiatives in trade, investment, and workforce cooperation.