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7-8 December, 2012 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Ruposhi Bangla Hotel, Winter Garden, 1 Minto Road, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
Information Notes for Participants
General
The PPP Global Investors' Forum: Bangladesh 2012 is the premier national platform to unveil the
pipeline of opportunities for PPP investors covering major infrastructure sectors. The forum aims to
showcase the enabling environment created to protect and incentivize PPP investors in the country
and to ensure the successful delivery of projects. The forum will also promote the PPP projects in the
pipeline that will be offered to tender very soon. The forum is organized by the Public Private
Partnership (PPP) Office and the Board of Investment (BoI0 under the Prime Minister’s Office with
sponsorship and support from the leading development partners, financial institutions and private
business houses.
1. Administrative Arrangements
This document provides details on the administrative arrangements for Public Private
Partnerships Global Investors' Forum: Bangladesh 2012. If further assistance or clarification
is required, please refer to the “Information and Communications” section of this document
for contact persons.
A. Venue
The forum will be held at the Winter Garden, Ruposhi Bangla Hotel, Dhaka during 7-8 December
2012.
B. Travel Arrangements
Airport: Dhaka is serviced by the
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Phone: +88-02-8901449 (off)
Fax:
+88-02-8901450
C. Visa
Participants requiring an entry visa to Bangladesh should apply for one well in advance at their
country's Bangladesh Embassy or Consulate to avoid any delay in processing. Please contact Md. Abul
Bashar via e-mail ([email protected]) if you need any documentation (i.e. invitation letter) for visa
formalities.
PPP Global Investors’ Forum: Bangladesh 2012
D.
Arrival In and Departure from the Airport
There are a number of transportations to get to the Hotel from the Airport and vice versa.
Upon arrival/Departure in Airport, there are a number of services available for reaching the
Hotel.
 A FREE Shuttle Bus Service has been arranged for the registered delegates from the
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to the venue, Ruposhi Bangla Hotel.
 Taxi is the most convenient transportation from the Airport to the Hotel and vice
versa. The taxi fare will range BDT 200-400 ($3-5). You are advised to negotiate for
fare.
 Limousine service is also available with the Hotel you will stay in Dhaka. Please check
the fare.
 There will be an information and reception desk at the Airport for providing
assistance to the participants. Please contact the desk for support services and
information.
E.
Accommodation
Participants are expected to cover the cost of the accommodation for the whole duration.
The participants have to bear their expenses related to travel and accommodation for
attending this event. However, PPP Office may facilitate for discounted accommodation
booking at the Ruposhi Bangla Hotel (subject to the availability).
* Due to high rate of occupancy in hotel, we really encourage participants who arrive in the
early morning and depart in late night to confirm your early check in and late check-out in
advance.
F.
Hospitality Arrangements
Coffee, tea, and snacks will be served in the mornings and afternoons for the duration of the
conference. Lunch will also be provided at the venue each day during the times specified in
the conference program. Halal food is available. However, please note that, pork and
alcoholic drinks will not be served either in hotels or at the Conference venue.
For other meals, participants may make their own arrangements.
G.
Country Information
Please use the link below for general information about the Government of Bangladesh
including the local weather (currently the temperature varies from 26-30 Degree Celsius),
currency exchange (1 USD= 81-83 BDT), tourism, transport, business hours, and others:
http://www.bangladesh.gov.bd
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H.
Information and Communications
For more details about the administrative arrangements please contact:
Md. Abul Bashar
Deputy Manager (Deputy Secretary)
Public Private Partnership Office
Prime Minister's Office
House 15 (Level-6), Road 103, Gulshan-2
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Phone: +88-02-8881909, Fax: +88-02-8881908
E-mail: [email protected]
2. Structure of the Forum
A. Inaugural Session (9.15 am – 12.30 pm), Day 1:
We will send invitations cards for the selected guests and participants for attending the
inaugural session. The Hon. Prime Minister, Hon. Finance Minister and Hon. Foreign Minister
will grace this session. Details of this session are provided in the event schedule.
B.
Plenary and Business Session, Day 1 (2.30 pm - 5.45 pm) & Day 2 (9.30 am – 5.30 pm)
Project specific plenary and business sessions will be held during both the days. World
famous experts and leaders will share international experience in relevant sectors during the
sessions.
3. Registration Process
To participate in the event, please register* as soon as possible through the website:
http://www.bangladeshpppinvestorsforum.com
You can also fill up the above registration form and mail it to the following address:
Md. Abul Bashar
Deputy Manager (Deputy Secretary)
Public Private Partnership Office
Prime Minister's Office
House 15 (Level-6), Road 103, Gulshan-2,
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Phone: +88-02-8881909,
Fax: +88-02-8881908
E-mail: [email protected]
* The registration and participation* for this event is FREE
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Upon receipt of the registration form, the PPP Office will send confirmation for the
acceptance of the registration. PPP Office reserves the right to accept or reject any kind of
registration. There will be an information desk at the venue from 6th November. The
accepted participants will be provided a Badge which will be available in the information
desk.
4. Vaccination, Health And Medical Services
a) To enter in Bangladesh no vaccination is required.
b) First aid and emergency medical services are available at the Medical Center.
Appointments may be made through the receptionist at the hotel.
c) A first aid facility is also located at the venue.
d) The buildings are smoke-free areas. Smoking is permitted only in the designated areas.
5. Website
All required information concerning the Conference is available in
www.bangladeshpppinvestorsforum.com
6. Working Languages
The official language of the Conference is English.
7. Communications
International roaming service is available for numerous international cell phone service
providers. Moreover, prepaid SIM cards can be bought locally (price is about US$ 3-4). To
make an international call, dial 00 – Country code - Area Code – Tel. number.
Computers with a high-speed connection are accessed free of charge for the use of
participants. A business centre offering computers with internet connection as well as a
Wi-Fi area is located in the venue. Computers with internet connection are also provided
free of charge at the summit.
8. Local Time
Standard time in Dhaka is GMT +6 hours.
9. Prayer Times
For Muslim participants, prayer rooms are available at the summit center. Contact the
information desk at the venue for prayer timetable.
10. Souvenir Shop
Souvenir shops are located on the first floor of the. Information on local shopping or tourist
attractions can be obtained from hotels or at the information desk of the venue.
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