The Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI) has organised a seminar on the national budget for 2026–27, examining fiscal and regulatory changes and their implications for businesses and investors.
The seminar, titled “Navigating the National Budget 2026–2027: Opportunities for Business and Investors”, was held at Hotel Sheraton in Banani, Dhaka, according to a press release.
Senior government officials, diplomats, business leaders, representatives of Korean companies, investors and KBCCI members attended the programme.
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh Kim Ji-joon attended as the chief guest, while National Board of Revenue (NBR) Member Md Moazzem Hossain and Invest Bangladesh Executive Member Nahian Rahman Rochi attended as special guests.
Welcoming participants, KBCCI President Shahab Uddin Khan highlighted how changes in tax, VAT, customs duties and import policies directly affect business costs, investment decisions and future planning.
He reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to strengthening Bangladesh–Korea economic relations through trade and investment, joint ventures, technology transfer and industrial cooperation.
Snehashish Barua, FCA, ACA (ICAEW), delivered the keynote presentation, titled “Finance Act 2026 Unveiled: Analysis of Key Tax, VAT, Customs & Regulatory Changes”. He discussed major fiscal and regulatory changes and their practical implications for businesses and investors.
The special guests also shared perspectives from the NBR and Invest Bangladesh.
In his address, Ambassador Kim Ji-joon emphasised translating the momentum of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) into joint-venture manufacturing and foreign investment.
He highlighted the need for a level playing field for formal investors, an investment-friendly tariff structure, integrated industrial clusters and predictable incentives for joint ventures.
Other priorities included easier visa and work-permit procedures for foreign experts, stronger digital connectivity among customs, ports, banks and tax authorities, and effective support for existing investors alongside reliable energy supplies.
The ambassador reaffirmed Korea’s readiness to remain a long-term partner of Bangladesh in investment, technology transfer and manufacturing expertise.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by KBCCI CEO Do-Kee Park (Harry), followed by a networking session.
KBCCI said it would continue facilitating dialogue between policymakers and the private sector to create business and investment opportunities and strengthen economic ties between Bangladesh and Korea.
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