2024 KOTRA Project Seminar Overview
The 2024 Bangladesh Project Seminar is a seminar hosted by KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) Dhaka Trade Office for Korean companies. It presents promising projects in Bangladesh's infrastructure, energy, and ICT sectors and shares Korean company market entry strategies.
The seminar brought together Bangladesh government officials (Roads and Highways Division, Power Division, ICT Division), multilateral financial institutions (ADB, World Bank), the Korean Embassy, and the Korea Exim Bank to share project intelligence and entry support options. With 50+ Korean construction, plant, and ICT companies attending, 30+ B2B matching consultations conducted, and a promising pipeline of $10B+ identified, the event provides EDCF $500M+ and KOICA F/S linkage opportunities to strengthen Korean companies' Bangladesh bid competitiveness.
Key Presentation Content
| Order | Presenter | Topic | Scale | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RHD Director General | Roads and bridge pipeline | $5B+ | N1 and 5 major bridge projects |
| 2 | PGCB Director | Power transmission plan | $2B+ | Including 765kV extra-high voltage |
| 3 | BPDB Division Chief | Renewable energy roadmap | $3B+ | Solar and wind 2GW |
| 4 | ICT Division Director General | Digital Bangladesh | $1B+ | BSMSN Smart City |
| 5 | ADB Representative | Multilateral financing procurement guide | - | ICB and tender procedures |
| 6 | Korean Embassy | Bilateral cooperation status | - | EDCF and KOICA status |
| 7 | KEXIM Team Leader | EDCF project introduction | $500M+ | 2025 pipeline |
| 8 | KOTRA Director | Entry support programs | - | Market prospecting and matching services |
2023 vs. 2024 Seminar Performance Comparison
The 2024 KOTRA Seminar grew in both scale and results compared to 2023. Participating companies increased from 40 to 50+ (+25%), and B2B matching consultations grew from 20 to 30+ (+50%). The promising pipeline expanded from $7B+ to $10B+ (+43%), with the EDCF pipeline growing from $300M+ to $500M+ — the biggest benefit for Korean companies.
Promising Project Highlights
Participation Strategy by Company Size
| Company Type | Target Projects | Financing Linkage | Partner Strategy | Expected Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Contractors | N1, MRT, 765kV | EDCF, JICA | Local construction firm JV | $200M+/project |
| Mid-sized Energy Companies | Solar, ESS, LNG | ADB, GCF | Equipment localization | $100M+/project |
| Mid-sized IT Companies | Smart City, ITS | KOICA, EDCF | ICT Division MOU | $50M+/project |
| SME Equipment Suppliers | EDCF equipment | EDCF 70%+ condition | Subcontractor to large firms | $5M–$20M |
| Engineering Firms | F/S, PMC, supervision | KOICA F/S | KEXIM consulting | $2M–$10M |
Entry Support Programs
Seminar Utilization Flow
The 2024 KOTRA Seminar is a key networking event for Korean companies entering Bangladesh's infrastructure market, serving as the optimal platform for capturing EDCF and KOICA linkage opportunities and identifying local partners. Use it as the first step toward achieving the 2025 award target of $800M+.