As of Sep. 2006, GlobalBengal Initiatives (www.bengalcommerce.com offers the following::

1. Specialty Gift Services to Kolkata, Delhi, Dhaka and Chittagong

Our signature service provides you the ability to order from customized catalog containing hundreds of favorite gift items and have them sent to your relatives or friends in any of the above cities within a 48-72 hr time period. Its easy and simple. In less than 5 minutes, you can choose to place your order, provide your recipient information, pay with a standard credit card or Paypal account from anywhere in the world (including India and Bangladesh). Our gift catalog includes many hot, mouthwatering Bengali and Mughlai dishes, fascinating bouquets and fresh sweets from reputed establishments. On the requested date and time, our service center will hand-deliver your gift order to the recipient's home and obtain a signature from a resident. You will receive an email notification from us that the gift has been received, plus any comments they may have had. We have been in this business since 1999 and have the highest customer satisfaction rates.

One unique offering of Bengalcommerce.com is that all of our members receive 10% off gift prices on ALL orders when they login with their member email. This is our way of saying "thank you" for customer loyalty. When you register as a member, make sure your credit card billing address matches your membership address.

2. Internet Gronthalay - the first online bookstore

Inspired by Amzon.com, Bengalcommerce launched the first comprehensive electronic commerce enabled bookstore in 2000. Today, it is the largest online source of contemporary Bangla books from both Bengals, as well as English books of Indian origin. Of special interest are the Puja Sharadiya editions of Desh, Anandabazar, Anandamela etc, available during the festival season. There are hundreds of authors and categories represented in the bookstore. Later, we added a selection of audio and video products covering music and Bengali movies. There is a 20% shipping charge and we need at least two items per bookstore order because of the high handling and postage cost.

3. Hawkers Korner - latest sari and kurta fashion from multi-vendors

An innovation launched by Bengalcommerce in 2002, Hawkers Korner is a daily web destination for South Asian fashion lovers. It is a platform where multiple vendors from all over India compete for your business. Their offerings range from the latest in saris, salwars, lehangas, bridals etc to trendy kurta offerings for men. Once your bid is accepted, you are shipped the items directly via courier service - anywhere in the world. You can pay with Visa, Mastercard and Discover. All prices are inclusive of shipping, so the price you bid is all you pay.

4. Phoneplus - the super discount phonecard source

With telecommunication rates falling, Bengalcommerce offers one of the most deep-discount products on the net to pass the savings back to you. You need to register for phoneplus separately and your credit card billing address should match your registration address. We have a one click secure order system so that frequent customers can get in, order and be done in less than 60 seconds! Phonecard numbers and details are sent to you via email.

5. The Great Bengali Census - countring our global population

In Sep 2006, we launched a one of a kind project - to find the number of Bengalis outside West Bengal and Bangladesh. We need your participation to complete this immense, groundbreaking work.

6. News and Forums

You can read news from major online newspapers of India and Bangladesh at our site, as well as sounf off in some of our forums of topical interest. Check our homepage for latest links.

7. Jibon Sangi - matrimonials for Bengalis

Currently our matrimonial section, Jibon Sangi is under development and will be made operational fully by Jan 2007.

Others? Please tell us what you would like to see on bengalcommerce.com.