2025 Bangladesh B2B Meetings and Seminar

On 22 April 2025, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Investment and Technology Promotion Office organized a business matching event and a seminar in cooperation with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Japan and JETRO Dhaka.

The event took place on the occasion of twelve (12) Bangladesh business delegates visiting Tokyo, as well as a representative from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).

The event was participated by 61 persons from 52 Japanese companies who have interests in business and investment opportunities in Bangladesh. Over 80 individual meetings between Bangladesh delegates and Japanese companies were held throughout the day.

The seminar “Doing Business in Bangladesh” was also held during the event. The seminar was attended by Mr. M Siraz Uddin Miah, the Principal Secretary to the Chief Advisor’s Office of the Government of Bangladesh as the Chief of Guest. In the seminar, Mr. Ariful Hoque, the Director General of BIDA, gave a presentation on the latest information on the investment climate and opportunities in Bangladesh, followed by Mr. Yuji Ando, the Country Representative of the JETRO Dhaka presenting on the business opportunities and challenges from the Japanese perspectives.

After the seminar, the Delegates and participants engaged in lively exchanges to discuss further enhancement of business between Bangladesh and Japan.

Programme

Date/Time: 22 April 2025 (Tue) / 10:30-17:00
Venue: United Nations University / 2F Reception Hall (5–53–70 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Organizer: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
Supporter: Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Japan
　 JETRO Dhaka
Language: English
Participation: Free of charge
Capacity: 20 people each for 3 time slots (Part I, Part II, Part III)
Programme:
　　10:15-　　　　 Registration for Part 1
　　10:30-12:00 B2B Meetings【Part 1】
　　13:15-　　　　 Registration for Part 2
　　13:30-15:00 B2B Meetings【Part 2】
14:30-　　　　 Registration for Part 3
　　15:00-15:45 Seminar “Doing Business in Bangladesh”
　　　　　　　　　　- Opening Remarks by Mr. Ferda Gelegen, Deputy Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
　　　　　　　　　　- Welcome Remarks by Mr. Syed Nasir Ershad, Economic Minister,
　　　　　　　　　　　Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Japan
　　　　　　　　　　- Presentation by Mr. Ariful Hoque, Director General, BIDA (English)
　　　　　　　　　　- Presentation by Mr. Yuji Ando, Country Representative, JETRO Dhaka (Japanese)　
　　　　　　　　　　- Closing Remarks by the Chief Guest, Mr. M Siraz Uddin Miah,
　　　　　　　　　　　Principal Secretary to the Chief Advisor’s Office, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh　　　　　
　　15:45-17:00 B2B Meetings【Part 3】

List of Bangladesh Companies

No	Name of Company	Industry	Business Activities and Interests
1	A.K. KHAN & COMPANY LTD.	Education	Learning Design Studio is specializes in Corporate and University Academic Learning Design, as follows: Skills – Based learning strategy & design Skills – Outcome design Skills – Based curriculum design Skills – Methodology design Skills – Based faculty development Skills- Assessment design As a Director of A.K. KHAN & CO, he is also interested to meet with the Japanese companies in the areas of logistic, Inland container depot, solar energy, commercial real estate and hospitality.
2	ARCVIL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED	Construction	Seeks joint venture cooperation from Japanese investor in the field of Engineering & Construction (Civil Engineering Design-Drawing, Consultancy and Construction, Electrical Engineering Design-Drawing, Consultancy and Implementation), Architecture & interior project completion for commercial, retail and residential projects, real estate developments. ADDL also seeking Joint Venture cooperation to implement Steel Building Construction.
3	CONVEYOR LOGISTICS LTD	Logistics	a) Project & Project cargo handling (including civil construction); b) Shipping & NVOC Cagencyship c) Port / Ship handling d) AOG member e) International freight forwarding (sea, air, rail, road, combined transportation f) Third-Party logistics support provider(TPL/3PL); g) Consolidation service; h) Express delivery; i) Customs broker; j) Container yard k) Warehousing l) Inspection m) Sourcing unit; n)Travel agent; o)Export& Import; p)Dangerous Goods Management q) Fright Forwarding The company is interested for partnership with the Japanese companies in the above sectors.
4	E Corporation Co. Ltd.	Apparel	E Corporation Co. Ltd., a member of the Osaka Bag Association, is the Japanese venture of a leading tannery and leather goods manufacturer from Bangladesh, actively seeking Japanese buyers and investors to collaborate on a **green tannery initiative.
5	HAMID SWEATER LTD	Apparel	Hamid sweater is seeking potential buyers from Japan for Pullover, Cardigan, Blouse and all types of sweaters.
6	HAISON INTERNATIONAL	Consulting	Investor Management & Advisory Services, comprehensive investor services for company formation, operation & compliances & investment partnership. Identify and facilitate compatible Bangladeshi partners for Japanese companies.
7	JAMS CONSTRUCTION LTD.	Construction; Building Materials; Real Estate	Seeks joint venture cooperation from Japanese investor in the field of Engineering & Construction, Real -Estate sector, Commodities sector, Construction Materials Supply sector, Financial consultancy etc, Retail and residential projects, Real estate developments. In addition, the company would like to supply construction materials like stone, sands, bricks to Japanese ODA assistance projects.
8	P & P ENTERPRISE	Logistics	Seeking cooperation from Japanese company in releasing materials from Bangladesh Port to delivery　at the warehouse, which includes mother vessel material discharging operation, Port handling, C&F, Logistics, and Transport. In addition, the company would like supply and source the required material of Bangladeshi Japanese projects or contractor as per requirement.
9	PAYRA INTERNATIONAL	Machine (sales)	Interested to the partnership with the Japanese supplier of Fabrics, Agriculture Machines, Textile Machines, Generators, Water Solutions & Construction Machines.
10	TRADE SERVICES INTERNATIONAL	Education; Welfare	Establishment of Japanese language learning school, Development of Vocational Training Institute, Caregiving, Agriculture, Construction, Collaboration for TITP and SSW programs.
11	TALENT CENTRIC LIMITED	Human Resource Managemant	HR Management, Manpower outsourcing, Recruitment, Assessment Centre Program, HR Training, Management Consultant . The company is interested to introduce their activities to the Japanese companies who are doing business in Bangladesh and interest to come.
12	TOYOTA AUTO ADVANCE	Vehicle (sales)	Import and sales of Brand New and Reconditioned Vehicles. Import and Sale of spare parts, Lubricant and Re-condition Engine Seeking partnership/ technology support for modern automobile engine diagnostic and complete service facilities. The company is also looking for potential buyers for Knit & Woven RMG items.
13	BANGLADESH INVETMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BIDA)	Government	Will join the program as Bangladesh Delegate and speak about investment opportunities in Bangladesh. He will attend individual business meetings where about necessary to clarify investment rules & regulations to the Japanese companies.