As part of his advocacy to further strengthen the economic relations between the Philippines and Bangladesh and to promote the economic diplomacy activities of the Embassy, the Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh, H.E. Alan L. Deniega, met with the Minister of Industries of Bangladesh, the Honorable Mr. Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun, and several captains of industry in Bangladesh during the Grand Assembly of Commercially Important Persons (CIPs), organized by the Diplomatic Spouses organization. The event also welcomed newly-arrived Ambassadors in Dhaka.

During his speech at the event, Ambassador Deniega highlighted the speed of economic development and growth of Bangladesh. He also underscored his goal of fostering more Philippine economic presence in the country.

The Philippine Honorary Consul in Chattogram, the Hon. Mohammed A. Awwal, a prominent business person in Chittagong, also attended the event together with his spouse, Mme. Khaleda.