The Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) and the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation in trade, economics, research, training, and knowledge sharing. The agreement was signed by BFTI Chief Executive Officer Dr Mostafa Abid Khan and ERF President Doulot Akter Mala at BFTI's conference room located at TCB Bhaban in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka.
Under the MoU, BFTI and ERF will collaborate to organize seminars, workshops, roundtables, conferences, and other knowledge-sharing programs focused on trade, economic, and business issues. The initiative is expected to enhance the professional skills and capacity of economic reporters, fostering a more informed discourse on Bangladesh's trade and economic development.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Doulot Akter Mala highlighted the importance of the partnership in strengthening the professional skills of economic reporters. She emphasized that BFTI and ERF will also facilitate dialogues and interactions involving policymakers, trade experts, business leaders, researchers, and media professionals.
Dr Mostafa Abid Khan noted that the MoU provides a framework for collaborative research, seminars, workshops, and other activities on trade and economic issues of mutual interest. He stressed that the two institutions will leverage their respective expertise, networks, and institutional strengths to promote informed, evidence-based, and constructive discourse on Bangladesh's trade and economic development.
The Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) is a premier institution dedicated to promoting foreign trade and economic development in Bangladesh. It engages in research, training, and advisory services to support the country's trade policies and strategies. The Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) is an organization of economic journalists and reporters aimed at enhancing the quality of economic reporting and fostering a better understanding of economic issues among the public.
This partnership is expected to have a significant impact on the quality of economic discourse in Bangladesh. By facilitating knowledge sharing and professional development, BFTI and ERF aim to contribute to more informed and evidence-based discussions on trade and economic policies, ultimately supporting the country's economic growth and development.
