A high-level delegation from Bangladesh, led by Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), has arrived in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on a five-day strategic mission aimed at boosting foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthening institutional cooperation.

The visit, taking place from October 20 to 24, seeks to attract Korean investment by leveraging the country’s advanced technological capabilities and strong appetite for overseas ventures in support of Bangladesh’s rapidly expanding economy.

The delegation includes senior representatives from key government agencies — the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), and the National Board of Revenue (NBR). The mission is being facilitated with technical support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.

During the visit, the team will participate in a series of Government-to-Business (G2B) meetings from October 21 to 23, engaging with major Korean conglomerates to explore investment opportunities in sectors such as electronics, shipbuilding, power generation, textiles, chemicals, and heavy construction.

In parallel, the delegation will also hold Government-to-Government (G2G) discussions, including a confirmed meeting with the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIE) to advance bilateral economic cooperation. Key issues on the agenda include the proposed Korea-Bangladesh Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and recent trade policy developments.

A major highlight of the mission will be the “Gateway to Growth: Invest in Bangladesh” seminar in Seoul on October 21, co-hosted by BIDA and the Bangladesh Embassy in Seoul, in collaboration with the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI).

The event will showcase Bangladesh’s investment potential and policy reforms while featuring testimonials from prominent Korean investors, including Youngone Corporation, which has maintained long-standing business ties with Bangladesh.

South Korea is one of Bangladesh’s most valued economic partners,” said Nahian Rahman Rochi, Head of Business Development at BIDA. “Our goal is to position Bangladesh as a strategic manufacturing and export hub for Korean investors. Alongside attracting high-tech industries, we aim to deepen policy-level engagement with MOTIE to enhance market access and economic integration.”

The delegation will also take part in institutional capacity-building activities supported by IFC, focused on enhancing BIDA’s ability to deliver world-class investment promotion and investor facilitation services.