Official Overview
Africa Bangladesh Business Forum
The Africa Bangladesh Business Forum (ABBF) is a pan-African trade and business facilitation platform dedicated to strengthening commercial, investment, and institutional partnerships between Africa and Bangladesh. ABBF works closely with exporters, importers, government agencies, chambers of commerce, and development partners to unlock structured, trusted, and scalable trade opportunities.
Operating across multiple African markets and Bangladesh, ABBF supports businesses through trade promotion, market access, B2B matchmaking, policy engagement, and capacity building. The Forum serves as a bridge between African demand and Bangladeshi manufacturing and export capabilities, with a strong focus on transparency, compliance, and long-term partnerships.
ABBF also acts as the institutional ecosystem behind Kingmansa, the official digital B2B marketplace enabling verified trade, local-currency payments, and end-to-end logistics between Africa and Bangladesh.
ABBF Fact Sheet
Organization Name
Africa Bangladesh Business Forum (ABBF)
Type
Trade promotion & business facilitation organization
Founded
2023
Geographic Focus
- Africa (Pan-African reach)
- Bangladesh
- Global partners and diaspora markets
Headquarters & Presence
- Africa (operational base)
- Bangladesh
- Canada (strategic coordination)
Core Mission
To build trusted, sustainable, and scalable trade and investment linkages between Africa and Bangladesh through community-driven engagement, digital infrastructure, and institutional partnerships.
Key Activities
- Trade shows & business summits
- B2B matchmaking & buyer–seller delegations
- Market entry & trade advisory
- Government & institutional engagement
- Business verification & trust-building programs
- Capacity building for exporters and importers
Flagship Initiatives
- Africa–Bangladesh Trade Shows & Business Summits
- Country-focused trade delegations
- Sector-specific B2B forums
- Policy dialogue and MoUs with public & private institutions
Digital Infrastructure
- Official B2B Marketplace: Kingmansa
- Verified supplier onboarding
- Local-currency payment solutions
- Integrated logistics and supply-chain support
Sectors Covered
Textiles & apparel
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare
FMCG & agro-products
Light engineering & manufacturing
ICT & digital services
Construction & infrastructure inputs
Target Stakeholders
- African importers & distributors
- Bangladeshi exporters & manufacturers
- Chambers of commerce & trade bodies
- Government agencies & embassies
- Investors, logistics providers, and fintech partners
Value Proposition
- Trusted business community
- Structured Africa–Bangladesh trade access
- Reduced risk through verification & compliance
- Digital + physical trade enablement
- Long-term partnership building
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