BIP welcomes individuals and organizations from the packaging sector to become part of a collaborative network that promotes knowledge, innovation, and industrial development.

     
    1. Eligibility for Membership
     

    ✔ Individual professionals, including executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and consultants
    ✔ Packaging manufacturing companies, vendors, and corporates
    ✔ Training participants (past or present)
    ✔ Existing clients and service users of BIP

     
    2. Membership Categories & Subscription Fees
    • Individual Member (Local
    • Organizational Member (Local)
    • Membership is valid for one year and renewable annually.
    • For membership fee details, please contact us.
     
    3. Benefits for Members
    • Priority and discounted access to training, workshops, and consultancy
    • Technical support and expert guidance
    • Job placement, internships, and industrial attachment opportunities
    • Branding opportunities via BIP publications and platforms
    • Participation in joint R&D and curriculum development
      • Invitations to exclusive member-only networking events
      • Recognition through awards, features, and speaking opportunities
    4. Expectations from Members
    • Promote BIP’s training and mission in your network
    • Collaborate in R&D, seminars, or training content development
    • Provide technical feedback and industry updates
    • Actively engage in member meetings and community forums
    5. Membership Process

     
    a. Fill and sign the Membership Application Form.

    b. Deposit Membership Fee to the designated Bank Account:

    • Bank: Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC
    • Branch: Shyamoli
    • Routing: 090263978
    • Account No.: 1481100050961
    • Account Name: Bangladesh Institute of Packaging

    c. Submit the form with the deposit slip of appropriate fee.

    d. Receive your Membership Certificate and ID

     6. Contact for Membership

     
    Phone: +88 01775 360011, +88 01303 916785
    www.bipbd.org/membership
    Email: info@bipbd.org

     
    Foreign & Special Membership Policy
    1. Introduction:

    The Bangladesh Institute of Packaging (BIP) aims to enhance global collaboration in packaging innovation, sustainability, circular economy, testing standards, and skill development. To expand international engagement, BIP introduces Foreign Membership and special membership categories including Patron, Donor, and Life Membership.

    2. Foreign Membership Policy

    Foreign Membership aims to involve packaging manufacturers, machinery providers, testing equipment suppliers, service providers, and global institutions.

    2.1 Objectives

    1. To establish international partnerships and exchange of knowledge with global packaging companies and institutions.
    2. To bring foreign manufacturers, suppliers, and testing organizations into a collaborative platform.
    3. To promote investment and technological advancement in the packaging sector of Bangladesh.

    2.2 Eligibility

    1. Manufacturers & Suppliers
    1. Packaging Materials Manufacturers
      – plastic, paper, metal, glass, flexible packaging, biodegradable materials
    2. Packaging Machinery Manufacturers & Solution Providers
      – printing, lamination, extrusion, converting, filling & sealing, automation
    3. Testing Equipment & Laboratory Technology Providers
      – physical, barrier, safety, and quality testing equipment
    4. Packaging Accessories, Components & Consumables Manufacturers
      – inks, adhesives, coatings, films, auxiliaries
    1. International Service Providers
    1. Packaging designers, consultants, laboratories
    2. Certification bodies and R&D institutes
    3. Sustainability, circular economy & recycling organizations
    1. Global Associations & Institutes
    • Packaging institutes, universities, industry associations

    2.3 Categories of Foreign Membership

    1. Foreign Corporate Membership (for companies)
    2. Foreign Associate Membership (for service providers, institutes, labs)
    3. Foreign Individual Membership (for packaging professionals)

    2.4 Membership Term & Fees

    a. Annual Membership
    b. Renewal annually
    c. Fees (in USD):
    I.Foreign Corporate Membership
    II.Foreign Associate Membership
    III.Foreign Individual Membership
    d. For membership fee details, please contact us.

    2.5 Rights & Privileges

    Foreign Members shall enjoy:

    1. Access to BIP research reports, publications, and technical updates
    2. Priority participation in BIP training, workshops, and conferences
    3. Opportunity to collaborate in R&D, surveys, and development projects
    4. Permission to promote their products/services in BIP platforms (within policy)
    5. Networking with Bangladeshi industry stakeholders
    6. Option to co-organize technical sessions, webinars, demonstrations
    7. Listing on BIP website’s International Members Directory
    8. Special invitation to BIP’s national events, seminars & exhibitions

    2.6 Application & Approval Process

    • Application through BIP website and Email.
    • Submission of company documents or passport (for individuals)
    • Review by Membership Committee
    • Approval by BIP Executive Board
    • Payment via international transfer (USD)

    2.7 Code of Conduct

    Foreign Members must:

    • Comply with BIP regulations & ethical standards
    • Refrain from misleading advertising or unethical business practices
    • Support BIP’s vision for sustainable and responsible packaging
    1. Special Membership Policy (Local & Foreign)

    3.1 Patron Membership

    Purpose

    For large organizations wishing to support BIP’s long-term development.

    Eligibility

    Corporates with strong contributions in packaging, sustainability, innovation, or manufacturing.

     Benefits

    • Highest recognition on BIP website & publications
    • Complimentary passes for all BIP events
    • Advisory involvement in BIP development initiatives
    • Opportunity to host annual technical events with BIP
    • Use of “Patron Member – BIP” recognition badge

     Fee

    Annual or One-Time – to be decided

    3.2 Donor Membership

    Purpose

    For organizations or individuals contributing financially towards BIP’s research, publications, and training development.

     Benefits

    • Recognition as “Donor Member – BIP”
    • Acknowledgement in BIP Digest, website, and annual report
    • Discounts on paid events
    • Access to BIP training & technical materials

     Fee

    Annual or Project-based – to be decided

     3.3 Life Membership

     Purpose

    A one-time membership for professionals aligned with BIP’s vision.

     Eligibility

    Minimum 5 years of professional experience in packaging or related fields.

    Benefits

    • One-time payment, no renewal
    • Exclusive access to research updates
    • Priority in BIP academic committees
    • Special recognition in events and publications

     Fee

    (One-time – to be decided)