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South Korean and Bangladeshi leaders discuss trade and investment
South Korean business leaders and a Bangladeshi delegation met in Seoul on November 2 to discuss economic ties.
Bangladesh’s Planning and Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury was visiting South Korea from November 1 to 6 with officials from his government.
The meeting, hosted by the Federation of Korean Industries and Yeongone Group, focused on expanding trade and investment between the two countries.
Participants also discussed cooperation between industries and business opportunities in Bangladesh, whose market they described as having growth potential.
Yeongone Group has operated in Bangladesh since 1980 and has helped develop the country’s garment industry, a major part of its economy.
During the visit, the delegation is scheduled to meet South Korean government officials and companies, and visit financial, technology and port facilities, to explore wider areas for cooperation.
Bangladesh’s planning and finance minister, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, visited South Korea to discuss expanding economic ties and investment.
The Korea Enterprises Federation and Youngone Group jointly held a welcome dinner and economic cooperation meeting on November 2 in Seoul.
Participants discussed boosting trade and investment, strengthening cooperation between industries, and business opportunities in Bangladesh.
Chowdhury and his delegation were also scheduled to meet South Korean government officials and visit companies and institutions during their visit.
- Who
- Bangladesh minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and a delegation met South Korean business representatives.
- What
- They discussed trade, investment and closer economic cooperation between the two countries.
- When
- The meeting was held on November 2, 2026.
- Where
- FKI Tower in Yeouido, Seoul.
- Why
- The meeting aimed to increase economic exchanges and explore ways to expand trade, investment and industrial cooperation.
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Chowdhury and his delegation were scheduled to visit South Korea.
The Korea Enterprises Federation and Youngone Group held a welcome dinner and economic cooperation meeting in Seoul.
Hankyung reported on the meeting.
- Bangladesh minister
- Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury
- Meeting date
- November 2, 2026
- Meeting venue
- FKI Tower, Yeouido, Seoul
- Visit period
- November 1–6, 2026
- Organisers
- Korea Enterprises Federation and Youngone Group
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What people are saying
Bangladesh is a valued business partner with whom we have grown together for a long time and a country with which we have a special relationship
We hope this visit will invigorate exchanges between the business communities of both countries, broaden new opportunities for cooperation, and serve as an occasion for sustainable shared growth, based on the trust built up over the years