Infrastructure Roadshow 2025 Press Release: Key Achievement Summary
An analysis of the official press release from Infrastructure Roadshow 2025. At this Korea–Bangladesh infrastructure cooperation event hosted by the KOTRA Dhaka Trade Office, more than 50 Korean firms participated and conducted 200+ one-on-one consultations with seven Bangladeshi government agencies. Twelve MOUs were signed on-site, and contract awards exceeding $2B within 24 months are anticipated.
Fifteen major Bangladeshi media outlets — including the Daily Star, Prothom Alo, and Financial Express — covered the event positively. As the first large-scale Korea– Bangladesh infrastructure cooperation event since the interim government took office in 2024, it was a pivotal occasion confirming that the new government's infrastructure investment stance is favorable to Korean firm participation.
50+
Korean Participating Firms
Power, transport, construction, ICT
7
Bangladeshi Agencies
ECNEC, DMTCL, BR, BBA, PGCB, BREB, DESCO
200+
1-on-1 Consultations
Agency-matched, 30 min each
12
MOUs Signed
On-site + within 1 month post-event
$2B+
Expected Contract Value
Projected within 24 months
15
BD Media Coverage
Daily Star, Prothom Alo, etc.
$1B+
EDCF Tied Confirmed
Korean firm priority procurement
30+
Follow-Up Meetings
Dhaka local firm visits planned
MOU Signing Results — 12 Agreements
Twelve MOUs were signed between Korean firms and Bangladeshi infrastructure agencies at Infrastructure Roadshow 2025. Concrete cooperation directions were confirmed across transportation (metro, railway, bridges), energy (transmission, distribution, AMI), and ICT (smart city) sectors, with some already advancing to the technical proposal submission stage.
Infrastructure Roadshow 2025 — MOU Signing Status
| Sector | BD Agency | Korean Firm Type | Cooperation Content | Expected Scale | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Signaling | DMTCL | Signaling systems firm | MRT-5 CBTC signaling technology cooperation | $300M | Technical proposal stage |
| Metro Communications | DMTCL | LTE-R telecom firm | MRT-1 LTE-R communications system | $80M | Pre-design consultation |
| Railway Electrification | BR | Railway electrical firm | Electrification EDCF package cooperation | $400M | EDCF advance consultation |
| Rolling Stock | BR | Rolling stock manufacturer | Diesel and EMU ICB bid cooperation | $200M | Bid preparation underway |
| Transmission GIS | PGCB | Power equipment manufacturer | Southern substation GIS supply cooperation | $200M | EDCF tied registration |
| Transmission SCADA | PGCB | Power IT firm | SCADA/EMS modernization cooperation | $150M | Technical proposal stage |
| Rural Transformers | BREB | Transformer manufacturer | EDCF amorphous transformer replacement | $200M | EDCF tied under review |
| AMI Smart Meters | BREB | AMI systems firm | 10M-unit AMI technology cooperation | $200M | WB ICB preparation |
| Underground Cables | DESCO | Cable manufacturer | Phase 4 EDCF cable cooperation | $420M | Pre-relationship building |
| Bridge SHM | BBA | Instrumentation and ICT firm | Bridge structural health monitoring | $30M | Pilot proposal |
| Bridge Design | BBA | Engineering firm | ADB bridge design and supervision | $50M | ICB preparation |
| Smart City | ECNEC | ICT solutions firm | Dhaka smart city consulting | $20M | Feasibility study proposed |
Bangladesh Media Coverage
Infrastructure Roadshow 2025 received 15 coverage items in major Bangladeshi media. Both English and Bengali outlets covered the expansion of Korea–Bangladesh infrastructure cooperation positively, emphasizing alignment with the interim government's infrastructure investment stance.
01
Daily Star (Top English Daily)
"Korea offers $20B infrastructure tech to Bangladesh" — Korean infrastructure technology export and 12 MOU achievements reported as the economics section lead. The article highlighted Korea's GIS, AMI, and metro technology competitiveness in detail, positioning Korea as Bangladesh's infrastructure modernization partner.
02
Prothom Alo (Top Bengali Daily)
Bangladesh's largest-circulation daily. Covered the potential introduction of Korean railway and metro technology to Bangladesh and job creation effects from a general reader perspective. Published alongside interviews with Korean firm executives.
03
Financial Express (English Business Paper)
Analyzed and reported the economic ripple effects of the 12 MOUs (expected $2B+, 30,000+ jobs). Explained the EDCF tied financing structure that gives Korean firms direct contract preference, and forecast a deepening of Korea–Bangladesh economic cooperation.
04
BTV (State Broadcaster) and 3 Private Channels
State broadcaster BTV along with ATN Bangla, Somoy TV, and Channel 24 aired on-site coverage and interviews with the Korean Ambassador and Bangladeshi minister-level officials. Featured as major news in the evening broadcast, raising public awareness.
Key Event Statements and Achievement Summary
Bangladesh Side Responses
ECNEC Commissioner"Korean technology excels both in price competitiveness and quality versus Japan and China"
PGCB CEO"We can begin cooperation with Korean firms on GIS and SCADA immediately"
BREB Chair"Amorphous transformers are scheduled for EDCF tied bidding in 2026"
Overall StanceActively pursuing diversification away from Chinese dependence — toward Korea, Japan, and Europe
Korean Side Achievement Assessment
KOTRA Dhaka Trade Office"More than twice the MOUs expected — our best performance ever"
Participating Firms"Meeting the person in charge directly — accomplished in one day what emails take 6 months"
EDCF Outcomes"EDCF tied feasibility confirmed for 5 projects — total $1B+"
Ministry of Industry Assessment"Bangladesh power and transportation infrastructure export beachhead established"
Infrastructure Roadshow 2025 vs. 2023 Comparison (Performance Improvement)
| Metric | 2023 | 2025 | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participating Firms | 30 | 50+ | +67% | Increase in transportation firm participation |
| BD Agencies | 4 | 7 | +75% | BR, BBA, ECNEC newly added |
| 1-on-1 Consultations | 120 | 200+ | +67% | Consultation time extended from 30 to 45 min |
| MOUs Signed | 5 | 12 | +140% | On-site + within 1 month post-event |
| Expected Contracts | $800M | $2B+ | +150% | Effect of expanded EDCF tied financing |
| Media Coverage | 8 | 15 | +88% | 4 broadcast channels added |
Follow-Up Cooperation Schedule and Entry Roadmap
Short-Term Follow-Up (3 Months Post-Event)
MOU ImplementationWorking consultations on 12 MOUs — submit technical proposals
Site VisitsPGCB, BREB, and DESCO project site visits
EDCF ConsultationFinal confirmation of Korea Eximbank EDCF tied eligibility
ICB PreparationPrepare ADB and WB pre-qualification document submissions
Medium-Long Term Plan (12–24 Months)
Bid TargetsParticipate in 20+ project ICB bids; achieve $2B+ in contracts
Second RoadshowFollow-up event in H2 2026 — energy sector focused
JV FormationLong-term joint ventures with Bangladeshi local partners
ODA PackageComprehensive EDCF + technical assistance + workforce training package
MOU Contract Win Probability Analysis by Sector
| Sector | MOUs | EDCF Tied | Contract Timing | Expected Scale | Win Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Signaling and Communications | 2 | Yes (MRT-5) | 2026–2027 | $380M | ★★★★★ |
| Power GIS and SCADA | 2 | Yes (southern substations) | 2026–2027 | $350M | ★★★★★ |
| Railway Electrification | 1 | Yes | 2026–2027 | $400M | ★★★★★ |
| Rural Transformers | 1 | Yes (EDCF under review) | 2026 | $200M | ★★★★ |
| AMI Smart Meters | 1 | No (WB ICB) | 2025–2026 | $200M | ★★★ |
| Underground Cables | 1 | Yes (Phase 4) | 2029 | $420M | ★★★★ (long-term) |
| Bridges and SHM | 2 | Partial | 2027–2028 | $80M | ★★★ |
| Smart City and ICT | 2 | No | 2027–2028 | $40M | ★★★ |
Press Release and Achievement Sharing
Immediately post-event: Korea and BD media coverage, performance reporting to KOTRA HQ and Ministry of Industry
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MOU Working Consultations
Working meetings with all 12 signatory agencies; submit technical proposals and specifications
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EDCF Tied Confirmation
Final confirmation of Korea Eximbank EDCF tied eligible projects; negotiate loan terms
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ICB Bid Participation
ADB, WB, and JICA ICB bidding; direct EDCF tied contract awards
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Delivery and O&M Contracts
Post-award equipment delivery and construction; long-term O&M contracts; technology transfer
Infrastructure Roadshow 2025 Full OverviewEvent overview and comprehensive guide to 7 presenting agencies
ECNEC National Planning Commission PresentationBangladesh $45B+ infrastructure investment priorities
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