The Ministry of Commerce unveiled the names of 184 distinguished businessmen designated as Commercially Important Persons (CIPs) for the year 2022, acknowledging their significant contributions to the nation's export sector.

In a gazette notification issued by the commerce ministry, notable figures among the 2022 CIP awardees include ASM Rafiqul Islam, Managing Director of Noman Group; Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, Chairman of Pran-RFL Group; Sheikh Nasir Uddin, Chairman of Akiz Group; SK Bashir Uddin, Managing Director of Akij Bashir Group; and Kutubuddin Ahmed, Chairman of Envoy Textile.

here: https://www.dpp.gov.bd/upload_file/gazettes/53064_70399.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2...

A CIP receives a special ID card from the Ministry of Commerce and the government.

The CIPs are invited to the Citizen's reception for various national ceremonies, including entry to the Bangladesh Secretariat and the city corporation.

 

The CIPs have priority seating opportunities in most domestic public transport during business trips.

To facilitate visas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers a 'Letter of Introduction' to the Embassy concerned.

 

They get access to the VIP lounges at airports, and their family members receive priority when booking cabins at government hospitals.

 

The primary list of CIPs is prepared based on the amount of export, income tax and value-added tax (VAT), the type of business, employment, among other aspects.