A PLATFORM FOR NEW BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of most national economies. They represent 90% of all companies and are responsible for close to 70% of jobs and 50% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) worldwide.

In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, the Global SME Business Home (GSBH) allows businesses from around the world and in every sector to exchange experiences, address common challenges and prosper. Strategically located in Switzerland, a global hub of finance and innovation, GSBH offers members a variety of opportunities to forge impactful collaborations. Through curated events, workshops, and networking opportunities, GSBH fosters a welcome environment to encourage knowledge exchange and skill enhancement.

Members benefit from access to technological insights, market intelligence and emerging trends, enabling them to stay ahead in an increasingly complex economic and political landscape. Moreover, GSBH's commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices underscores its dedication to help members to achieve responsible growth and development.

GSBH also supports small and medium-sized enterprises by providing them with a platform to expand their global footprint. Additionally, GSBH extends its support to students through various programs aimed at nurturing talent, fostering mentorship opportunities, and preparing the next generation of leaders to tackle the challenges of tomorrow's world.

WHY JOIN OUR NETWORK

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

The Swiss Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) is a platform that connects Swiss and Asian businesses, fostering collaboration, trade, and investment opportunities. It supports Swiss companies seeking to expand into Asian markets and vice versa. The chamber facilitates networking, offers business advisory services, and organizes events to enhance cultural and commercial exchanges. Through its initiatives, SACC plays a key role in strengthening economic ties between Switzerland and the diverse Asian region. We are proud to be a member of the SACC.

The Arab-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CASCI) was founded in 1974 to foster business, industrial, and cultural relations between Switzerland and the Arab countries. It provides a platform for networking, advice, and mediation, supporting the exchange of technology, training, and joint ventures. CASCI offers personalized services for companies, especially SMEs, facilitating trade, legal documentation, and fostering bilateral economic growth through events and strategic partnerships. We are happy to be a member of the CASCI.

Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) is the official Swiss organization for export and investment promotion. As a private consulting and platform organization commissioned by the Confederation and the cantons, with around 200 employees in over 20 countries and more than 3,000 partners worldwide, S-GE supports over 5,500 customers in Switzerland and around 130 other countries with their international business development. We are happy to be a member of the S-GE.

GLOBAL SME SUMMIT

DAVOS | 3rd - 5th SEPTEMBER 2025

INTRODUCING GSBH TO BANGLADESH

The Global SME Business Home 2024 was inaugurated in a grand ceremony at Gulshan in the capital by its founder, Anis Khan, and Vice President Roman Sommerau. The event's keynote address was delivered by Syed Alamgir, an icon of Bangladesh's corporate sector.

Other distinguished guests included Energypac's Managing Director Humayun Rashid, bdjobs Founder and CEO A. K. M. Fahim Mashroor, Shwapno's Managing Director Sabbir Hasan Nasir, eCourier Founder Biplob Ghosh Rahul, ACI Consumer Brands' Chief Business Officer Md. Quamrul Hassan, Matribhumi Group Director Mohammad Zahirul Islam, and Grameen Digital Health's Chief Marketing Officer Hasibul Hasan Tanim.

Additionally, notable attendees included Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), retired Major General Md. Nazrul Islam, Dr. Md. Abu Sayed, and retired Lieutenant Colonel Abu Ayub Hasan, among others.

The Global SME Business Home aims to establish a global network for Bangladeshi businesses and entrepreneurs, facilitating investments, exports, and imports. A dynamic panel discussion was held to highlight innovative strategies and mutual growth opportunities, encouraging collaboration between prominent international and Bangladeshi business leaders.

The event was supported by Intrapass and was coordinated by the Operations Chief of the Global SME Business Home (Bangladesh), Niazul Islam Rony.

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