Starting as American Bangladesh Economic Forum (ABEF) since 1988, it took eight years more to formally establish The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) in 1996 to promote the economic relationships between Bangladesh and the United States of America. AmCham, Bangladesh is an accredited member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – the largest business federation in the United States, representing the interests of over 3 million U.S. companies which act as AmCham’s voice in Washington D.C. on trade & investment related policies. We are also a member of the Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC), an umbrella organization representing 29 American Chambers of Commerce throughout the Asia-Pacific region, with access to all their services and privileges. We take pride in providing a common platform for all our members and stakeholders a networking environment that attract people from a rich variety of national and business backgrounds. Interaction here is ever interesting and our events focus on local, regional or global issues with expert speakers, panels and conferences to keep you and your business on top of best practices and emerging trends. We promote American business in Bangladesh, bringing together US companies as well as local counterparts doing business with the US. We are a non-profit membership association promoting activities that would encourage and stimulate investment by US companies, encouraging bilateral trade between the US and Bangladesh and supporting the ongoing business operations of its members. The membership of the AmCham includes US Companies doing business in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Companies whose primary business is representing US produced goods and services; and non-profit organizations of United States origin.