Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) in Collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is set to host the NRB Conclave 2024, a landmark initiative, on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. Under the theme “Transforming Bangladesh Through Knowledge Remittance,” the conclave aspires to establish a structured framework for engaging Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) as catalysts for national transformation.
The NRB Conclave 2024 is committed to create a robust framework that mobilizes NRBs’ intellectual capital to drive investment, knowledge & skill, nation building, tech & innovation in
Bangladesh. The objectives include leveraging global expertise, fostering knowledge exchange to address future challenges, and engaging NRBs in initiatives that contribute to societal impact and
sustainable growth.
The conclave will feature an ambitious agenda, including three astute keynote sessions, four-panel discussions, one project-launching session, and a session on national branding context sharing.
These components are designed to address pressing issues, foster collaborations, and generate actionable plans for driving growth through NRB engagement.
Md. Touhid Hossain, Honorable Adviser to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh will grace the conclave as the Chief Guest.
The event’s keynote sessions will feature prominent speakers, including Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy on International Affairs to the Honorable Chief Adviser, Government of the People’s
Republic of Bangladesh, who will speak on “The New Bangladesh Narrative.” Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of BIDA and BEZA, Government of the People’s
Republic of Bangladesh will address “The Future of Bangladesh’s Economy and NRB Engagement,” while Shariar Pavel, Chief Experience Officer of Huawei Consumer Business
Group, UAE; CIP 2025 (NRB), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh will deliver insights from his knowledge and experience.”
The panel discussions will explore the four tracks of NRB Conclave – Investment, Knowledge & Skill, Nation Building, Tech & Innovation. The panels will drive and plan the future course of Bangladesh through the engagement of NRBs. In addition to that the panels will focus on pressing topics like Reshaping Skill Development in Bangladesh Through NRB Engagement, How NRBs
Can Catalyze Investment in Emerging Sectors of Bangladesh, Leveraging NRBs for Inclusive Tech Growth, and Aligning Public and Private Efforts for Bangladesh’s Nation Brand. These
discussions will bring together White Collar NRBs, industry leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to examine opportunities for integrating NRBs into the country’s growth trajectory.
A major highlight of the conclave will be the project launch of the Future City Competition USA, with NYBSYS and Racson USA. This initiative is expected to foster collaboration and drive
innovation by engaging NRBs in transformative urban development projects.
NRBs and enthusiasts can join the NRB Conclave 2024 in person by registering on a first come first basis policy. Registration Link: https://nrbconclave.org/
The conclave will feature insights from distinguished speakers, including Mohammed Walid Hossain, Additional Secretary, Finance Division, Ministry of Finance, Government of the People’s
Republic of Bangladesh; Ata Safdar, Former Regional CEO, SVP ASEAN & Japan/Korea; Global Leadership Team Member, Reckitt; Moshtaq Ahmed Founder & CEO, NYBSYS, USA; Sajid
Rahman, Chairman, Board Finance Committee, ICANN; Managing Partner, MyAsiaVC; Mominul Islam, Chairman, Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC.; Zia U Ahmed, Founder and Chairman,
Venture Investment Partners Bangladesh (VIPB); Yasir Azman, Chief Executive Officer, Grameenphone Ltd.; Dr. Syed Muntasir Mamun, Chief Innovation Officer, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Sylvana Q. Sinha, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Praava Health; Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Policy Advisor, ICT Division,
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Arshad Parvez, Director, Technology, Cloud Platform & Al, ASEAN, Asia Pacific, Oracle Singapore; Ashraf Bin Taj, Co-founder and
Managing Director of IDC Bangladesh PLC; Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar, Vice Chancellor of BRAC University; Immediate Past president, Asia Marketing Federation; Ashikur Rahman, Consultant
at The World Bank; Prof. Imran Rahman, Vice Chancellor of ULAB; and many others.
NRB Conclave 2024 aims to harness the intellectual capital of over 10 million NRBs worldwide. By fostering innovation, investment, and impactful collaborations, the event seeks to shape
Bangladesh’s future and elevate its global standing.
NRB Conclave 2024 is an initiative of Bangladesh Brand Forum. Knowledge partner– Marketing Society of Bangladesh (MSB); Academic Partner – BBF Academy; Technology Partner – Aamra
Technologies Limited; PR Partner – Backpage PR.
