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A high-level delegation from Bangladesh has arrived in Türkiye on a strategic visit aimed at strengthening investment ties and accelerating institutional reform/capacity development. 

The delegation is led by Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), and includes senior officials from the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority, the National Board of Revenue and other key agencies. This visit is being supported through technical cooperation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group.

From 7 to 8 October, the delegation will hold a series of Government-to-Business (G2B) meetings with Turkish conglomerates, including those already operating in Bangladesh and those exploring new investments in sectors such as textiles, energy, processed foods, ICT, logistics, FMCG, healthcare, and electronics. 

In parallel, the delegation will engage in a formal institutional exchange with Invest in Türkiye, the country’s national investment promotion agency. With technical support from IFC, BIDA officials will take part in capacity-building workshops on FDI pipeline development, investor services, and policy reform. 

The visit will conclude with a Bangladesh–Türkiye Investment Seminar in Istanbul on 9 October, co-hosted by BIDA and the Embassy of Bangladesh in Türkiye. The event will highlight Bangladesh’s investment readiness and feature success stories from companies such as Koç Holding and Aygaz. Sector briefings, interactive Q&A sessions, and networking between Turkish business leaders and Bangladeshi officials will round out the program.

Nahian Rahman Rochi, Head of Business Development at BIDA, said: “We’re especially pleased that our existing Turkish investors will be joining us in showcasing Bangladesh’s potential, and it’s exciting to see new Turkish companies reaching out to explore what our strategic location and growing ecosystem have to offer. This mission is not simply about promoting sectors—it’s about forging meaningful partnerships and drawing practical lessons that can strengthen BIDA’s institutional capacity. We’re grateful to the IFC for supporting this exchange”

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