Yearly Work Plan Overview
This document outlines the 2025 annual work plans for five local KOTRA Dhaka Trade Office staff members: DD, Faruque, Rahman, Sakib, and Zabir. It organizes each employee's core responsibilities, quarterly milestones, and major projects in a structured format.
The annual work plan is aligned with the trade office's overall KPIs and assigns duties according to each staff member's strengths and area of specialization. In 2025, targets were raised from 2024 levels: market research 30+ cases (+50%), buyer DB 500+ entries (+67%), and event operations 10+ times (+25%). Performance is reviewed quarterly against the plan, and responsibilities are adjusted as needed.
5
Staff Covered
Local employees
60+
Total Projects
Annual allocation
4 times
Quarterly Reviews
Director meetings
30+
Market Research
+50% vs 2024
500+
Buyer DB
+67% vs 2024
10+
Event Support
+25% vs 2024
200+
Administrative Tasks
Annual volume
12+
Training Participation
Capacity building
Individual Annual Plans by Staff Member
2025 Staff Core Work Allocation
| Staff | Core Responsibility | Annual Target | Q1–Q2 Progress | H2 Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD | Investment attraction and company support | 20+ consultations | 10 cases | 10+ cases |
| Faruque | Buyer research and interpretation | 200+ DB entries | 110 entries | 100+ entries |
| Rahman | Market research support and data | 30+ research support cases | 16 cases | 15+ cases |
| Sakib | Exhibition and event management | Operate 5+ exhibitions | 2 times | 3+ times |
| Zabir | Administration, finance, and document management | 95%+ processing rate | 97% | Maintain 95%+ |
Quarterly Milestones
Key Milestones Q1–Q2
Q1Annual plan confirmed, DB construction launched
Q2DITF participation, 20 buyer matches
Market Research15 cases completed in H1
Investment Consultations10 cases completed in H1
Key Milestones Q3–Q4
Q3Textech participation, 10 market reports
Q4Year-end closing, final KPI evaluation
DB Completion500+ buyers registered
Performance ReviewComprehensive annual report
2024 vs 2025 Work Plan Comparison
The 2025 work plan sets higher targets based on 2024 actual results. Market research cases increase to 30+ (2024: 20 cases), buyer DB to 500+ entries (2024: 300 entries), and event operations to 10+ times (2024: 8 times) — expanding trade office capacity. Staff specialization is also strengthened: DD for investment attraction, Faruque for buyer research, and Rahman for data analysis.
2024 vs 2025 Work Plan Comparison
| Item | 2024 Actual | 2025 Target | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research | 20 cases | 30+ cases | +50% | Research quality enhancement |
| Buyer DB | 300 entries | 500+ entries | +67% | Including credit checks |
| Event Operations | 8 times | 10+ times | +25% | DITF/Textech focus |
| Investment Consultations | 15 cases | 20+ cases | +33% | Strengthened BEZA cooperation |
| Reports Published | 20 cases | 30+ cases | +50% | Parallel English version |
| Capacity Training | 8 times | 12+ times | +50% | Korean language and analysis training |
Staff Capacity Development Plan
2025 Staff Capacity Development Training Plan
| Staff | Training Area | Sessions | Training Provider | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD | Investment attraction strategy | 3 sessions | KOTRA HQ / BIDA | Investment consultation efficiency +30% |
| Faruque | Advanced Korean / trade practice | 4 sessions | KOTRA / external language institute | Interpretation accuracy improvement |
| Rahman | Data analysis (Python) | 3 sessions | Online platforms | 50% report automation |
| Sakib | Event operations / project management | 2 sessions | KOTRA Training Institute | Event quality improvement |
| Zabir | Accounting and financial management | 2 sessions | Local professional institutions | Target 0% processing error rate |
Detailed Roles by Staff Member
01
DD (Deputy Director) — Overall Investment Attraction Lead
DD serves as the senior local staff member and oversees investment attraction and company support. Manages regular meetings with BEZA (Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority), BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority), and BOI (Board of Investment), providing one-stop support for Korean company investment entry. 2025 targets: 20+ investment consultations, 5+ BEZA local site visits, investment guidebook revision. Also handles local legal advisory connections and factory site visit coordination.
02
Faruque — Buyer Research and Interpretation Specialist
Faruque is dedicated to buyer research and consultation interpretation. Fluent in Korean, he supports communication between Korean companies and local buyers, builds the buyer DB (200+ entries annually), and conducts credit checks. In 2025, he is pursuing the introduction of a buyer credit check automation system. He leads local interviews and data collection for overseas market research projects, with intensive DITF-period buyer development (50+ entries) as a key target.
03
Rahman — Market Research Data Analysis
Rahman supports market research report writing and analyzes data. He collects and organizes Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), Bangladesh Bank (BB), and customs authority data, and handles statistical charts and market analysis in reports. In 2025, he participates in Python-based data analysis capacity training. He supports 30+ research projects annually and produces parallel English versions of reports to increase global utility.
04
Sakib and Zabir — Event Operations and Administrative Management
Sakib handles the planning and operations of exhibitions, matching sessions, and seminars. 2025 major events: DITF (March), Textech (November), Korea-Bangladesh Business Exchange (H2), and others totaling 10+ events. He manages venue reservations, participating company coordination, on-site operations, and post-event reporting. Zabir is dedicated to administrative, financial, and document management — targeting 95%+ budget execution rate and 100% accounting timeliness while managing HR and general affairs.
Work Plan Management Flow
Annual Work Plan Setup → Management Flow
Plan Setup
Confirmed at start of year
→↓
Task Execution
WMS recording
→↓
Quarterly Review
Performance vs plan
→↓
Adjustment
Applied when needed
→↓
Annual Evaluation
Linked to KPIs
The staff-level annual work plan is a core management tool connecting the trade office's overall goals with individual capabilities. Quarterly reviews and flexible workload adjustment enable responses to changing local conditions.
2025 Individual KPI (Staff Performance Indicators)Review staff-level task allocation and individual KPIs
KOTRA KPI Guidebook English Performance Evaluation GuidelinesReview overseas trade office performance evaluation criteria and guidelines
2025 Weekly Work Report SystemReview the WMS-based weekly reporting system and annual plan linkage
2025 Trade Office Annual Business PlanReview Dhaka Trade Office overall annual business goals and staff plans
2025 Trade Office KPI SummaryReview overall trade office KPIs including 200 export consultations and 80 buyer matches
2024 KOTRA Bangladesh Project SeminarReview local staff participation events and project results
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