Bangladesh IBF Negotiations was Held on 12th November at Radisson Blu Hotel Dhaka to fix the wages for 2019 and 2020. Representatives from ITF London, International Maritime Employers' Council (IMEC) and local ITF affiliated union Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers’ Association (BMMOA) and Bangladesh Seamen’s Association (BSA) attended the event.

Owners representatives also participated in the meeting as observers including V-ships and Unix Line Pte Ltd. Haque & Sons Ltd had the pleasure providing logistic support required for the 1st IBF Meeting held in Bangladesh and attended the meeting as Observers.