Following a successful road show in South Africa, the inaugural business delegation from the nation has arrived in Bangladesh. The South African businessmen convened this meeting to fortify investment and trade ties with Bangladesh. Notably, discussions were held with representatives from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as various companies involved in the capital market and brokerage houses of the stock market.
During these engagements, representatives from the participating companies shared valuable insights on the investment potential and opportunities in Bangladesh. On Tuesday, March 12, the South African business delegation initiated their visit with a joint meeting organized by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) at the BSEC Multipurpose Hall. Subsequent meetings took place at a prestigious five-star hotel in the capital, further solidifying the collaboration between the two countries.
According to sources, Nokuthula Ndlovu, the President of the Indian Ocean Rim Association’s Business Forum (IORA-BF), led a delegation of South African business representatives at a meeting. The event saw the participation of prominent figures, including Salman F Rahman, the Private Sector Industry and Investment Advisor to the Prime Minister, Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), Commissioners Sheikh Samsuddin Ahmed, Abdul Halim, Dr. Mizanur Rahman, and Dr. Rumana Haque. The meeting, attended by representatives from various Bangladeshi business groups, also included officials from BEZA, BEPZA, Bangladesh High-Tech Park Authority, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to sources, the meeting witnessed the participation of representatives from prominent companies associated with the CApital Market. Among them were BD Thai Aluminum, Gemini Sea Food, Walton Group, Nahi Aluminum Composite Panel, BBS Cables, Pran Agro, ACI Agro, Square Food and Beverage, Meghna Group, and the directors of Partex Cables.
Additionally, brokerage houses, including City Brokers, UCB Stock Brokers, Brac EPL Stock Brokers, and top executives from LankaBangla Securities, actively took part in the discussions. Business organizations such as FBCCI, BGMEA, BASIS, BKMEA, and representatives from BGMEA University and BUTEX also joined the event.
The participants discussed the potential and opportunities for business, trade, and investment in Bangladesh during the meeting. This reflects the keen interest of the companies in both countries in exploring the extensive possibilities for foreign business and trade expansion in Bangladesh.
