Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan becomes JBCCI’s official hospitality partner

Dhaka: Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), becoming the chamber’s official hospitality partner in Bangladesh and opening new avenues for cooperation between the hospitality and business sectors of the two countries.

Signed on November 9, 2026, the agreement is intended to support Japanese business delegations, corporate events, professional networking and cultural exchange in Dhaka.

Mohammad Fawaad, director of operations at Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan, signed the agreement on behalf of the hotel, while JBCCI President Kazuiki Kataoka represented the chamber. Firoze Asad, senior group advisor and board member of Doreen, attended the signing ceremony along with senior representatives of both organizations.

Under the agreement, the hotel will offer preferential accommodation rates and a range of other benefits to JBCCI members and eligible representatives. These include complimentary enrollment in IHG One Rewards, discounts on non-alcoholic food and beverage services, swimming pool and gym memberships, laundry services and airport transportation.

The agreement also provides preferential venue rental arrangements for meetings, conferences and corporate events, along with a 10 per cent discount on published banquet menu prices. Complimentary venue arrangements will be available for selected JBCCI networking and members' events, subject to agreed conditions.

The partnership is also expected to facilitate seminars, conferences, trade delegations, roadshows and exhibitions. The hotel will provide venue support for selected chamber activities, while staycation, dinner and brunch vouchers will be offered as raffle prizes at JBCCI Members' Nights.

Beyond business and hospitality services, the two organizations plan to explore professional and cultural initiatives. Hotel professionals may participate in guest lectures, seminars and workshops to support industry-oriented learning. The agreement also provides for complimentary Japanese-language course enrollment for two hotel employees annually, subject to training arrangements facilitated by JBCCI.

Both parties will also explore cultural programs and promotional activities, including Japanese food festivals and seasonal celebrations such as cherry blossom events, aimed at bringing the two business communities closer.

JBCCI will promote Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan through its communication channels, website, social media and networking activities, and recommend the hotel to members and visiting business delegations for accommodation and corporate events.

Established in 2004, JBCCI has a network of more than 390 Japanese, Bangladeshi joint ventures and multinational companies. It works to promote trade, investment and business relations between the two countries.

Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan is an IHG hotel and an enterprise of Doreen Hotels and Resorts Limited. The MoU took effect on the date of signing and will remain valid until December 31, 2028.