CCC to host high-level business delegation from Bangladesh for trade, investment talks
Daily FT: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Business Council, will host a visiting business delegation from the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), Bangladesh, on 17 June, at the Hilton Colombo Residence.
The delegation comprises 24 representatives from 22 Bangladeshi companies, spanning a wide range of sectors including automobiles, FMCG, agri cold chain, IT services, logistics, construction, packaging, financial services, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, manufacturing, and apparel.
The visit will facilitate direct business-to-business (B2B) engagement between Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi enterprises, with a view to exploring trade partnerships, investment opportunities, and joint ventures. The event offers an ideal platform for Sri Lankan businesses to connect with potential partners involved in export-import operations, manufacturing, infrastructure development, software development, and energy solutions.
With a population of over 170 million and Preferential Trade Access to major markets including the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), Bangladesh presents a compelling gateway for Sri Lankan businesses looking to expand. Its strategic connectivity to India, China, and ASEAN countries further strengthens its position as a regional hub for trade and investment.
The programme will begin at 9:30 a.m., and includes opportunities for networking, sector-focused discussions, and pre-scheduled B2B meetings tailored to aligned interests. Given the high levels of interest in the event, Sri Lankan companies are encouraged to register early to secure their participation. An optional networking lunch will also be available.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s geographical positioning in the Indian Ocean and the strong trade ties enjoyed with many foreign countries have placed the country as an emerging business destination. Sri Lanka also enjoys strong business and trade ties with countries in the South Asian region with free trade agreements (FTAs) with several countries. Sri Lanka is also looking at a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Bangladesh that indicates the trade and business ties between the two countries and the interest in further expanding them. All these factors as well as Sri Lanka’s target of becoming a regional hub with strong trade ties and access to many foreign countries, Bangladeshi businesses/investors could confidently explore the expanding business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. They could also look at setting up bases in Sri Lanka to engage with countries that Sri Lanka has preferential access to as well as look at expanding operations through local collaborations. The growth and profits recorded by many foreign businesses already operating in Sri Lanka is testament to the increasing business potential in Sri Lanka.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/20250618/Z_4 |