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The DeepSeek to Foreign Trade
Everything you Need to Know about Foreign Trade
A structured, industry-ready journey into international trade, LC operations, shipping documentation, customs, and risk mitigation; designed for local professionals, delivered at a global standard.
Programme Snapshot
- Programme Title: The DeepSeek to Foreign Trade – Everything You Need to Know
- Organised by: Global Society for Supply Chain Professionals (GSSCP) – a government-trusted, impact-driven professional body.
- Format: Live, instructor-led sessions (virtual/physical – as announced for each batch)
- Structure: 3 Months × 2 × 1.5 Hour accelerated track
- Total Coverage: 5 core learning days + 1 final summary & checklist day (6-day structured journey)
- Type: Zoom Based Virtual Session
- Language: Instructor-led in a local-friendly style with clear global trade terminology (LC, Incoterms, HS Code, UCP 600, etc.)
- Certificate: GSSCP Certificate of Completion (digital social media friendly)
- Ideal For: Individuals & corporate teams involved in import, export, banking, logistics, supply chain, and trade operations.
- Goal of the programme: Take you from scattered understanding to complete clarity on how foreign trade actually works end-to-end; from contracts and LC to customs and documentation.
Why This Programme?
Foreign trade is one of the most opportunity-rich yet risk-heavy areas for businesses and professionals today. Documentation mistakes, wrong Incoterms, weak LC structuring, or poor understanding of customs can easily cause:
- Shipment delays and demurrage
- LC discrepancies and payment blockage
- Unexpected duties and cost overruns
- Relationship damage with overseas partners
The DeepSeek to Foreign Trade is designed to remove the guesswork.
You will get:
- A clear, structured understanding of how international trade flows work
- Step-by-step breakdowns of LC, Incoterms, HS Code, and customs duty
- Real-world examples from Bangladesh context with global relevance
- Practical guidance on how to avoid costly errors and reduce risk in trade operations
This is not just theory; it is field-tested learning from professionals who handle trade, LC, and logistics every single day.
Who Should Join?
This programme is ideal for:
- Import/Export Executives & Managers
- Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals
- Bankers in Trade Finance / LC Operations
- Procurement & Commercial Teams handling overseas sourcing
- SME Owners & Entrepreneurs exploring import/export opportunities
- Students & Early-career Professionals who want a strong, practical foundation in foreign trade
- Corporate L&D / HR Teams building internal capability in international trade, documentation, and LC
Both individual registrations and corporate nominations are welcome.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Understand how global trade mechanisms actually function
- Gain clarity on international payment methods and Letters of Credit (LC)
- Learn how to use Incoterms properly to allocate cost & risk between buyer and seller
- Decode shipping documentation (Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, COO, Insurance, etc.)
- Learn HS Code structure and its impact on duties & compliance
- Understand Bangladesh customs duty calculation in practical terms
- Develop an end-to-end view of the international trade process flow
- Build a personal checklist to minimise errors in real trade transactions.
Programme Structure & Modules
Day 1 – Core Concepts of International Trade
Theme: Introduction & Core Concepts
You will explore:
- Learning objectives & programme flow
- What is international trade and why it matters
- Key theories of international trade
- Advantages of international trade for businesses and economies
- Free trade vs. trade barriers – tariffs, quotas, embargoes
- Live Q&A (10 minutes)
Outcome: A strong conceptual foundation to understand everything that follows.
Day 2 – Payment Methods & Letter of Credit (LC)
Theme: Understanding LC & Payment in Trade
You will learn:
- Different methods of international payment
- Detailed concept of Letter of Credit (LC)
- Parties involved in LC and their roles
- Step-by-step LC process from application to settlement
- Key LC Types:
- Revocable vs. Irrevocable
- Confirmed vs. Unconfirmed
- Back-to-Back LC
- Standby LC
- UPAS LC
- Import under LCAF (Bangladesh context)
- Live Q&A (10 minutes)
Outcome: You will be able to read and understand LCs with confidence, and know where risks are hiding.
Day 3 – Incoterms & Risk Minimisation
Theme: Delivery Terms & Trade Risks
You will cover:
- Incoterms 2010 vs. 2020 – key differences and what changed
- Real-world examples of Incoterms in contracts & shipments
- How Incoterms connect with LC, logistics, and risk
- Risk mitigation in LC
- Common LC discrepancies and how to avoid them
- Live Q&A (10 minutes)
Outcome: You will stop treating Incoterms as “just letters” and start using them as strategic tools.
Day 4 – Shipping Documentation & HS Code
Theme: Documentation & Trade Classification
You will learn:
- Core documents in international trade:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB)
- Certificate of Origin (COO)
- Insurance documents
- Understanding HS Code:
- Structure and logic
- Its importance in customs and trade
- Impact of HS Code on duties and trade policy
- Bill of Entry / IRC for Bangladesh customs
- Live Q&A (10 minutes)
Outcome: You will know exactly how documents should look, connect, and flow through the trade cycle.
Day 5 – Customs Duty Calculation Guidelines
Theme: Customs & Practical Application (Bangladesh Context); All you need to Know
Focus topics:
- Intro to customs duty, HS Code & product classification
- Understanding CIF value in customs
- Types of duties & taxes in Bangladesh
- Step-by-step customs duty calculation
- Overview of ASYCUDA World system
- Required documents for import
- Common errors in customs & how to avoid them
- Duty exemptions & special schemes
- Q&A / Case Study discussion
Outcome: You will be able to read customs documents with clarity and understand how duty is derived.
Final Day – Summary, Checklist & Closing
Theme: Integrating Everything into One Clear Picture
This is a concise, high-impact closing session where you will:
- Recap major concepts from all five days
- Review common trade & LC mistakes to avoid in practice
- Build a personal foreign trade checklist you can use at work
- Participate in an open Q&A & feedback loop
- Receive instructions on certificates and next steps
Extra highlights:
- Common LC discrepancies & real errors.
- Export side overview (Export LC, export form, document negotiation).
- Risk mitigation tools – trade credit insurance, UCP 600 rules.
- Real-life case study.
Outcome: You walk away with a connected understanding of the complete foreign trade journey — not isolated topics.
Meet Our Resources
Day 1 – Core Concepts of International Trade
Md. Rumman Hossain
Assistant General Manager – Supply Chain, Rock Energy Limited
- 16+ years’ experience in procurement, logistics, planning & process optimisation
- Founder Member & Vice President, GSSCP
- Leads end-to-end supply chain operations and performance-focused execution
- Passionate about business trends, international trade challenges, and coaching professionals
Brings a strong supply chain & trade operations lens to the programme.
Day 2 – Payment Methods & Letter of Credit (LC) & Day 3 – Incoterms & Risk Minimisation
Md. Atiqur Rahman
Senior Assistant Vice President – Trade Operations, Bank Asia PLC
- Experienced banking professional specialising in trade finance & LC operations
- Manages LC scrutiny, settlements, compliance, and coordination at Bank Asia
- Previous roles in EXIM Bank, UCB, and Premier Bank in trade finance & risk assessment
Brings bank-side clarity: how LCs and trade documents are actually evaluated in practice.
Day 4 – Shipping Documentation & HS Code
Kazi Saiful Islam
Manager – Head of Import, Shipping & Logistics, Q Collection (Pvt) Limited
- Seasoned logistics & operations professional in import management & supply chain optimisation
- Leads import operations and cross-team coordination at Q Collection
- Former AGM (Commercial) at Fortis Group, improving workflows and performance
Brings hands-on import & logistics execution experience into the room.
Day 5 – Customs Duty Calculation Guidelines
Saiful Islam
CSCM™, MBA-SCM [SU], PGD-SCM [UK], PGD-SCM [BIHRM]
Senior Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Management, General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- 13+ years’ experience in procurement, logistics, vendor management & commercial operations
- Leads Customs Clearance, Supply chain strategy, efficiency and performance across the industry.
Brings pharma-sector discipline & lean supply chain strategies to the discussion.
Final Day – Summary, Panel Talk & Closing
Moderator : Dr. Tanzil Aslam
PhD in Supply Chain Management (Switzerland); HRDCorp Certified Supply Chain & Product Management Trainer | Coach
- 14+ years’ experience across procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing & project management
- Chief Executive & Lead Coach at KnowledgeBeez (UK-based strategy & skills venture)
- Supply Chain Manager at KCA Food Products (M) Sdn Bhd, serving 3,000+ retailers with 1,000+ FMCG products
- Doctorate in Supply Chain Management; HRDCorp-TTT Certified Trainer & lifelong Six Sigma practitioner
- Global Instructor at Excelerate Asia & General Assembly; visiting faculty at multiple universities
Brings a global learning perspective, connecting foreign trade fundamentals with modern supply chain and capability building.
About GSSCP – Global Society for Supply Chain Professionals
Global Society for Supply Chain Professionals (GSSCP) is one of the few government-trusted professional organisations in the country, led by a dedicated team working to build a value-driven, quality-driven culture among supply value chain professionals nationwide.
Our commitment is simple: Connecting Value Chain — through knowledge, community, and practice.
Meet the Organizers
We truly appreciate your dedication to make it happen
Md Rasel Hossain
General Secretary; GSSCP
Md. Rasel Hossain is an experienced Commercial and Supply Chain professional with over 13 years of expertise in procurement, logistics, L/C operations, and international trade. He currently serves as an Assistant Manager at DBL Group and has previously worked with MIM Group, Computer City Technologies Ltd., and Little Planet Ltd. Rasel holds an MBS in Accounting and a Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management.
Key Highlights for Profiles:
- Experience: 13+ Years in Commercial & Supply Chain Management.
- Current Role: Asst. Manager at DBL Group.
- Core Skills: Procurement, L/C & Banking, Logistics, Vendor Management, Import/Export Operations.
- Education: MBS (Accounting), PGD in Supply Chain Management.
A K M Aleptagin
ExCo Membership and Events; GSSCP
A. K. M. Aleptagin is a supply chain professional with over 10 years of experience in raw material sourcing, vendor management, commercial operations, and logistics coordination. He has served in reputed organizations including DBL Group, Bengal Group of Industries, and Sun Home Energy Ltd. He holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management and possesses strong technical expertise in ERP systems and analytical tools.
