Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) organised a successful seminar at its head office in Gulshan with the topic Accelerating Korean Investment in Bangladesh: Opportunities, Challenges, and Policy Reforms.
The event was organised collaboratively by EBL and the Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI), aiming to foster stronger economic ties between the two nations.
The seminar gathered prominent government officials, policymakers, Korean investors, and business leaders to discuss avenues for deepening cooperation across sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing, ICT, renewable energy, and textiles.
In order to fully realise the potential of bilateral trade and investment, Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director of EBL, stressed the bank’s role in enabling cross-border investments and the significance of strategic alliances.
Nahian Rahman Roche, Head of Business Development at the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) provided insights into Bangladesh’s evolving investment landscape and outlined BIDA’s efforts to boost investor confidence through regulatory reforms and streamlined services.
While Kim Si Hyung, Director of Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corporation (KIND), presented useful insights from their activities in Bangladesh, Jin Hak Hur, Director General of KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), talked about Korea’s approach to international investment.
The Director General of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ International Trade, Investment, and Technology Wing, Dr. Syed Muntasir Mamun, discussed how to match Bangladesh’s foreign policy with sustainable investment projects and economic diplomacy.
Bangladesh Bank’s Deputy Governor, Dr. Md Habibur Rahman, reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to creating a macroeconomic environment conducive to trade and investment growth.
The Republic of Korea’s ambassador to Bangladesh, Park Young-Sik, stated that Korea is committed to deepening its economic ties with Bangladesh. He commended the nation’s dynamic workforce and investment-friendly climate.
KBCCI President Shahab Uddin Khan emphasised the value of ongoing communication, policy collaboration, and private sector engagement in enhancing bilateral economic ties.
