For the recent past 5 years, RIW has been determined to modify and development in business to corporate level, to achieve the perfection of customer, willing to take an innovative approach, devoted to sourcing and developing the best products that meet the needs of health security conscious customer.

Dress Code;

The dress code in Bangladesh is conservative, with men favoring dark-colored suits with tie & shoes and women opting for conservative business trouser suits and traditional Sari outfits. The kameez-shalwar outfit is the most popular.

Greetings; 

Shaking hands is the usual form of greeting in business on arrival and departure from a meeting is expected. Usually, women are reluctant to shake hands with a man and will instead nod, so it’s better to wait until the woman extends her hand just to be sure. The greeting generally used is “As Salaamu Alaikum and the response is Wa Alaikum As Salaam”. Respect is very important in Bangladesh. Businessmen should be addressed as Sir, while women may be addressed as Madam. These titles can be used with or without the surname.

Negotiations;

Negotiations can take time as Bangladeshis often favor indirect forms of communication. Being tactful and avoid to show frustration is important, as respect is held in high regards in Bangladeshi society are maintaining face is important. Even if meetings are lengthy, it is important to maintain a professional demeanor. Reaching a significant decision at a first meeting is rare as it takes time to build relationships. Agendas are often fluid and small talk is the usual way of opening a meeting. Rank is very important, so ensure that you are aware of the seniority of those you will be meeting and only send/bring attendees of a similar rank.

 Business Card;

Exchanging business cards at the start of a meeting, after the initial greeting or handshake is normal etiquette. Business cards should be treated with respect. They should be offered and taken with the right hand. You are expected to study the card, offer some comment and then place it carefully away.

 Sealing The Deal;

Meetings are generally about discussion rather than decisions. Indeed, the initial meeting may be merely to create a sense of “Harmony” and can be consumed purely by small talk and pushing for an immediate decision may be seen as bad manners.

Entertainment; 

Business entertaining is a way of getting to know potential business client better. Inviting to a meal, it is considered impolite to flatly turn the invitation down, even if you can’t make it. Respond by saying something like; “I will try” or “I will have to see” to save face. As fits the idea of hierarchy, guests are generally served first, followed by the oldest person present, continuing in order of seniority. It is important not to begin eating before the oldest or most senior person at the table.