A high-level Bangladesh delegation led by Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), arrived in the Republic of Korea for a five-day strategic mission (20–24 Oct) to attract foreign direct investment and expand institutional cooperation.

Joined by senior officials from BEZA, BEPZA, and the NBR, and supported technically by the IFC (World Bank Group), the team will conduct a packed programme of G2B and G2G engagements focused on Korea's strengths in electronics, shipbuilding, power, textiles, chemicals, and heavy construction.

"Gateway to Growth: Invest in Bangladesh" seminar on 21 Oct (Seoul), co-hosted by BIDA and the Bangladesh Embassy in Seoul with the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI); features case studies from established Korean investors including Youngone Corporation.

G2B meetings (21–23 Oct) with major Korean conglomerates to showcase Bangladesh as a strategic manufacturing and export hub.

G2G discussions with the Deputy Minister, MOTIE, covering the proposed Korea–Bangladesh CEPA and priority trade policy issues.

Capacity-building sessions with IFC to further strengthen BIDA's investor services and aftercare.

"South Korea is one of Bangladesh's most valued economic partners. We aim to present Bangladesh as a strategic manufacturing and export hub for Korean investors while advancing high-level policy dialogue with MOTIE to enhance market access and economic integration," said Nahian Rahman Rochi, Head of Business Development, BIDA.