Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute

bangladesh foreign trade institute (bfti) is a non-profit research and training institution. founded in 2003, it traces its inception to the concept of public-private partnership (ppp) between the government of bangladesh represented by the ministries of commerce, finance, industries, economic relations division, and the major private sector trade associations. its prime focus is on research, education, training and policy advocacy on international trade-related issues. the beneficiaries of the institute comprise both the public and private sectors, engaged in trade-related activities. the creation of the bfti as a ppp entity is a ground-breaking and pioneering initiative in bangladesh that provides this organization a unique opportunity to have a clear understanding of the issues of concern for the target groups and to cater to their needs in the ever-expanding spheres of trade, especially international trade. the aims and objectives, and overall vision of the bfti are shared by its s