Bangladesh
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Asia
Bangladesh is a South Asian country bordering India and Myanmar on three sides and the majestic Bay of Bengal in the south. Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest apparel exporter of western brands. Bangladesh is the world's seventh fastest growing economy with an annual average growth of 8.3%. Bangladesh it touted to be the next big thing in South Asia in terms of the IT sector. The major industrial sectors in Bangladesh include textiles, IT, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, engineering and telecommunication. Bangladesh is ranked 68th globally in terms of the Happiness Index and 3rd in South Asia. The country has grown massively in terms of Prosperity Index over the years as well.
Backgrounds
1. Business Development
2. Marketing
3. IT & Engineering
4. Business Administration
Duration
Short
4 to 12 weeks
Medium
12 to 24 weeks
Working Culture
Meetings:
1. Bangladeshis put higher priority on achieving a meeting’s purpose and goals than sticking to a set schedule.
2. Meetings usually begin with small talk. It is considered rude to launch into business discussions or negotiations right from the outset.
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Harmony:
1. Maintaining harmony among employees, employers and business partners is a core part of business interactions in Bangladesh. It is important to remain calm and avoid strong expressions as this may lead to a loss of dignity or respect.
2. Periods of silence are considered normal and are expected, so avoid interrupting others or talking over someone.
Considerations:
1. Professionalism is highly valued. Overly casual behaviour may be misinterpreted as a lack of respect.
2. Educational qualifications are highly valued in Bangladesh. Be sure to let your counterparts know (in a humble manner) of your qualifications should you have any.
3. Many people comment on the lack of smiles in Bangladesh. This has nothing to do with unfriendliness but rather related to the fact that a serious face is believed to demonstrate maturity.