In a highly anticipated seminar titled "Investment Opportunities in the EPZs and EZ of BEPZA, Bangladesh," jointly organized by the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and the Hong Kong Exporters' Association (HKEA), Hong Kong investors expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), China.
The event took place on June 20 at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hotel in Hong Kong. Renowned Hong Kong investors, with years of experience investing in Bangladesh, shared their business insights during the seminar. They highlighted Bangladesh's favorable factors such as its abundant and cost-effective labor force, diligent workforce, infrastructure development, and competitive manufacturing costs, making it an attractive investment destination compared to countries like Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
The seminar featured esteemed guests including AbulKalam Mohammad ZiaurRahman, Executive Chairman of BEPZA, who served as the chief guest, and IsratAra, Consul General of Bangladesh, who attended as a special guest. The Consul General provided updates on the ongoing initiatives to establish trade-related agreements between Bangladesh and Hong Kong.
The seminar drew more than 200 attendees, including officials from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and representatives from major business chambers, showcasing the keen interest of Hong Kong investors in exploring opportunities in Bangladesh.
