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SUMMARY:The DeepSeek to Foreign Trade
DESCRIPTION:Everything you Need to Know about Foreign Trade\nA structured\, industry-ready journey into international trade\, LC operations\, shipping documentation\, customs\, and risk mitigation; designed for local professionals\, delivered at a global standard. \nProgramme Snapshot\n\nProgramme Title: The DeepSeek to Foreign Trade – Everything You Need to Know\nOrganised by: Global Society for Supply Chain Professionals (GSSCP) – a government-trusted\, impact-driven professional body.\nFormat: Live\, instructor-led sessions (virtual/physical – as announced for each batch)\nStructure: 3 Months × 2 × 1.5 Hour accelerated track\nTotal Coverage: 5 core learning days + 1 final summary & checklist day (6-day structured journey)\nType: Zoom Based Virtual Session\nLanguage: Instructor-led in a local-friendly style with clear global trade terminology (LC\, Incoterms\, HS Code\, UCP 600\, etc.)\nCertificate: GSSCP Certificate of Completion (digital social media friendly)\nIdeal For: Individuals & corporate teams involved in import\, export\, banking\, logistics\, supply chain\, and trade operations.\nGoal 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.\n\nWhy This Programme?\nForeign 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: \n\nShipment delays and demurrage\nLC discrepancies and payment blockage\nUnexpected duties and cost overruns\nRelationship damage with overseas partners\n\nThe DeepSeek to Foreign Trade is designed to remove the guesswork. \nYou will get:\n\nA clear\, structured understanding of how international trade flows work\nStep-by-step breakdowns of LC\, Incoterms\, HS Code\, and customs duty\nReal-world examples from Bangladesh context with global relevance\nPractical guidance on how to avoid costly errors and reduce risk in trade operations\n\nThis is not just theory; it is field-tested learning from professionals who handle trade\, LC\, and logistics every single day. \nWho Should Join?\nThis programme is ideal for: \n\nImport/Export Executives & Managers\nSupply Chain & Logistics Professionals\nBankers in Trade Finance / LC Operations\nProcurement & Commercial Teams handling overseas sourcing\nSME Owners & Entrepreneurs exploring import/export opportunities\nStudents & Early-career Professionals who want a strong\, practical foundation in foreign trade\nCorporate L&D / HR Teams building internal capability in international trade\, documentation\, and LC\n\nBoth individual registrations and corporate nominations are welcome. \n  \nLoading… \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nBy the end of this programme\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand how global trade mechanisms actually function\nGain clarity on international payment methods and Letters of Credit (LC)\nLearn how to use Incoterms properly to allocate cost & risk between buyer and seller\nDecode shipping documentation (Invoice\, Packing List\, B/L/AWB\, COO\, Insurance\, etc.)\nLearn HS Code structure and its impact on duties & compliance\nUnderstand Bangladesh customs duty calculation in practical terms\nDevelop an end-to-end view of the international trade process flow\nBuild a personal checklist to minimise errors in real trade transactions.\n\nProgramme Structure & Modules\nDay 1 – Core Concepts of International Trade\nTheme: Introduction & Core Concepts \nYou will explore: \n\nLearning objectives & programme flow\nWhat is international trade and why it matters\nKey theories of international trade\nAdvantages of international trade for businesses and economies\nFree trade vs. trade barriers – tariffs\, quotas\, embargoes\nLive Q&A (10 minutes)\n\nOutcome: A strong conceptual foundation to understand everything that follows. \nDay 2 – Payment Methods & Letter of Credit (LC)\nTheme: Understanding LC & Payment in Trade \nYou will learn: \n\nDifferent methods of international payment\nDetailed concept of Letter of Credit (LC)\nParties involved in LC and their roles\nStep-by-step LC process from application to settlement\nKey LC Types:\nRevocable vs. Irrevocable\nConfirmed vs. Unconfirmed\nBack-to-Back LC\nStandby LC\nUPAS LC\nImport under LCAF (Bangladesh context)\nLive Q&A (10 minutes)\n\nOutcome: You will be able to read and understand LCs with confidence\, and know where risks are hiding. \nDay 3 – Incoterms & Risk Minimisation\nTheme: Delivery Terms & Trade Risks \nYou will cover: \n\nIncoterms 2010 vs. 2020 – key differences and what changed\nReal-world examples of Incoterms in contracts & shipments\nHow Incoterms connect with LC\, logistics\, and risk\nRisk mitigation in LC\nCommon LC discrepancies and how to avoid them\nLive Q&A (10 minutes)\n\nOutcome: You will stop treating Incoterms as “just letters” and start using them as strategic tools. \nDay 4 – Shipping Documentation & HS Code\nTheme: Documentation & Trade Classification \nYou will learn: \n\nCore documents in international trade:\nCommercial Invoice\nPacking List\nBill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB)\nCertificate of Origin (COO)\nInsurance documents\nUnderstanding HS Code:\nStructure and logic\nIts importance in customs and trade\nImpact of HS Code on duties and trade policy\nBill of Entry / IRC for Bangladesh customs\nLive Q&A (10 minutes)\n\nOutcome: You will know exactly how documents should look\, connect\, and flow through the trade cycle. \nDay 5 – Customs Duty Calculation Guidelines\nTheme: Customs & Practical Application (Bangladesh Context); All you need to Know \nFocus topics: \n\nIntro to customs duty\, HS Code & product classification\nUnderstanding CIF value in customs\nTypes of duties & taxes in Bangladesh\nStep-by-step customs duty calculation\nOverview of ASYCUDA World system\nRequired documents for import\nCommon errors in customs & how to avoid them\nDuty exemptions & special schemes\nQ&A / Case Study discussion\n\nOutcome: You will be able to read customs documents with clarity and understand how duty is derived. \nFinal Day – Summary\, Checklist & Closing\nTheme: Integrating Everything into One Clear Picture \nThis is a concise\, high-impact closing session where you will: \n\nRecap major concepts from all five days\nReview common trade & LC mistakes to avoid in practice\nBuild a personal foreign trade checklist you can use at work\nParticipate in an open Q&A & feedback loop\nReceive instructions on certificates and next steps\n\nExtra highlights:\n\nCommon LC discrepancies & real errors.\nExport side overview (Export LC\, export form\, document negotiation).\nRisk mitigation tools – trade credit insurance\, UCP 600 rules.\nReal-life case study.\n\nOutcome: You walk away with a connected understanding of the complete foreign trade journey — not isolated topics. \nMeet Our Resources\nDay 1 – Core Concepts of International Trade\n\nMd. Rumman Hossain\nAssistant General Manager – Supply Chain\, Rock Energy Limited \n\n16+ years’ experience in procurement\, logistics\, planning & process optimisation\nFounder Member & Vice President\, GSSCP\nLeads end-to-end supply chain operations and performance-focused execution\nPassionate about business trends\, international trade challenges\, and coaching professionals\n\nBrings a strong supply chain & trade operations lens to the programme. \nDay 2 – Payment Methods & Letter of Credit (LC) & Day 3 – Incoterms & Risk Minimisation\n \nMd. Atiqur Rahman\nSenior Assistant Vice President – Trade Operations\, Bank Asia PLC \n\nExperienced banking professional specialising in trade finance & LC operations\nManages LC scrutiny\, settlements\, compliance\, and coordination at Bank Asia\nPrevious roles in EXIM Bank\, UCB\, and Premier Bank in trade finance & risk assessment\n\nBrings bank-side clarity: how LCs and trade documents are actually evaluated in practice. \n  \nDay 4 – Shipping Documentation & HS Code\n\nKazi Saiful Islam\nManager – Head of Import\, Shipping & Logistics\, Q Collection (Pvt) Limited \n\nSeasoned logistics & operations professional in import management & supply chain optimisation\nLeads import operations and cross-team coordination at Q Collection\nFormer AGM (Commercial) at Fortis Group\, improving workflows and performance\n\nBrings hands-on import & logistics execution experience into the room. \nDay 5 – Customs Duty Calculation Guidelines\n \nSaiful Islam\nCSCM™\, MBA-SCM [SU]\, PGD-SCM [UK]\, PGD-SCM [BIHRM] \nSenior Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Management\, General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. \n\n13+ years’ experience in procurement\, logistics\, vendor management & commercial operations\nLeads Customs Clearance\, Supply chain strategy\, efficiency and performance across the industry.\n\nBrings pharma-sector discipline & lean supply chain strategies to the discussion. \nFinal Day – Summary\, Panel Talk & Closing\n\nModerator : Dr. Tanzil Aslam\nPhD in Supply Chain Management (Switzerland); HRDCorp Certified Supply Chain & Product Management Trainer | Coach \n\n14+ years’ experience across procurement\, planning\, inventory\, warehousing & project management\nChief Executive & Lead Coach at KnowledgeBeez (UK-based strategy & skills venture)\nSupply Chain Manager at KCA Food Products (M) Sdn Bhd\, serving 3\,000+ retailers with 1\,000+ FMCG products\nDoctorate in Supply Chain Management; HRDCorp-TTT Certified Trainer & lifelong Six Sigma practitioner\nGlobal Instructor at Excelerate Asia & General Assembly; visiting faculty at multiple universities\n\nBrings a global learning perspective\, connecting foreign trade fundamentals with modern supply chain and capability building. \nAbout GSSCP – Global Society for Supply Chain Professionals\nGlobal 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. \nOur commitment is simple: Connecting Value Chain — through knowledge\, community\, and practice. \nMeet the Organizers\nWe truly appreciate your dedication to make it happen \n \nMd Rasel Hossain\nGeneral Secretary; GSSCP\nMd. 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. \nKey Highlights for Profiles:\n\nExperience: 13+ Years in Commercial & Supply Chain Management.\nCurrent Role: Asst. Manager at DBL Group.\nCore Skills: Procurement\, L/C & Banking\, Logistics\, Vendor Management\, Import/Export Operations.\nEducation: MBS (Accounting)\, PGD in Supply Chain Management.\n\n  \n \nA K M Aleptagin\nExCo Membership and Events; GSSCP\nA. 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.
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LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event\, Bangladesh
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