Overview of the KBCCI 2025 Seminar Preparation Brief
KBCCI, the Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is a key private-sector platform for advancing bilateral economic cooperation. The KBCCI 2025 seminar was organized around the twin themes of expanding Korea-Bangladesh trade and deepening investment cooperation, and this document records the structure and core messages of the seminar materials prepared by KOTRA Dhaka.
KBCCI 2025 Seminar
Event
Annual program
November 2025
Date
Held in Dhaka
150
Attendance
50 Korean + 100 local
4
Sessions
Trade, investment, infrastructure, finance
$2.2B
Bilateral Trade
2024 basis
3
MOUs Signed
Seminar outcome
Current Status of Korea-Bangladesh Trade
Korea-Bangladesh Trade Statistics, 2020-2024
| Year | Exports | Imports | Total Trade | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $780M | $320M | $1.10B | -12% |
| 2021 | $950M | $410M | $1.36B | +24% |
| 2022 | $1.12B | $530M | $1.65B | +21% |
| 2023 | $1.28B | $600M | $1.88B | +14% |
| 2024 | $1.45B | $750M | $2.20B | +17% |
Seminar Presentation Sessions
01
Session 1: Strategies for Trade Expansion
This session reviewed the product structure behind Korea-Bangladesh trade of $2.2 billion and proposed a roadmap toward a $5 billion target by 2030. It examined ways to expand Korean market share in key export items such as steel, chemicals, machinery, and electronics, while also discussing diversification strategies for Bangladeshi exports to Korea, including garments, leather, and seafood.
02
Session 2: Deepening Investment Cooperation
Presenters outlined the current position of Korean corporate investment in Bangladesh, estimated at roughly 500 companies and cumulative investment of $1.5 billion, and introduced plans for a Korea-focused industrial cluster inside a special economic zone. The discussion covered investment incentives, including corporate tax exemptions and tariff privileges, along with labor market conditions and investment risk management.
03
Session 3: Cooperation in Infrastructure Development
This session highlighted Korean participation and future opportunities in Bangladesh's infrastructure mega-projects, including metro rail, the Padma railway, and LNG terminals. It also addressed the use of EDCF concessional financing, bidding strategies for Korean EPC firms, and participation models for PPP projects.
04
Session 4: Finance and Fintech Cooperation
The final session analyzed the rapid expansion of Bangladesh's digital finance ecosystem, including mobile financial services such as bKash and Nagad, and identified technology export opportunities for Korean fintech firms. Topics included the digitalization of remittances, valued at around $23 billion annually, mobile payment infrastructure, and the transfer potential of Korean authentication and payment technologies.
Seminar Outcomes and Follow-Up Measures
Immediate Outcomes
MOUs Signed3 (textiles, IT, logistics)
Business Matching25 consultations
LOIs2 (SEZ entry)
Media Coverage5 local outlets
Next Steps
Working TFs4 session-based teams
Follow-Up DelegationPlanned for Q1 2026
KBCCI SecretariatPermanent function strengthened
Next SeminarNovember 2026 in Seoul
Planning
Joint KBCCI-KOTRA design
→↓
Material Preparation
Trade office data collection
→↓
Seminar Delivery
150 attendees across 4 sessions
→↓
MOU Signing
3 agreements signed on site
→↓
Business Matching
25 one-on-one consultations
→↓
Follow-Up TFs
Execution by 4 thematic teams
Implementation Management of MOU Signed During Presidential Economic DiplomacySee the current status of MOU implementation management
Global Trend Cases That Will Capture Korea in 2026 (Round 1)Review the global trend research
The KBCCI 2025 seminar served as a practical checkpoint for bilateral trade that reached $2.2 billion and laid out a roadmap toward a $5 billion target. Across four sessions on trade, investment, infrastructure, and finance, the event delivered immediate outcomes, including three MOUs and 25 business matching consultations, while also establishing follow-up task forces to move promising discussions toward implementation.
KBCCIseminarKorea-Bangladesh economic cooperationtrade expansion2025
Related Articles
Trade & Business