Bangladesh, March 22 -- Three joint trade bodies have awarded two businesses as part of celebrating the 32nd International Francophonie Day in Dhaka this year.

CanCham Bangladesh, France Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Switzerland Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly launched '2019 Francophonie Week Business Award' to two recipients for their contribution to women's rights in the country.

The chambers recognised the contribution particularly in areas like women entrepreneurship development, skill development and promotion of women in the work place.

The celebration took place at the residence of Canadian High Commissioner in Dhaka on Wednesday when diplomats from the Francophonie member countries were pres...