Bangladesh pitches technology and manufacturing at Seoul trade fair
Bangladeshi companies showcased technology, green products and manufacturing in Seoul as country seeks to diversify exports beyond garment industry
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh used one of South Korea’s largest international trade exhibitions to promote its expanding manufacturing and technology sectors, as the country pushes to diversify exports beyond its dominant garment industry and strengthen commercial ties with Asian markets.
Thirty-two Bangladeshi companies participated in the Korea Import Expo 2026, held in Seoul last week, presenting products ranging from textiles and leather goods to artificial intelligence software, processed food and environmentally friendly products.
According to a statement from the Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which organized Bangladesh’s participation alongside the Bangladeshi Embassy in Seoul, the country’s business delegation held more than 15 meetings with Korean and international buyers during the three-day exhibition to explore new export opportunities and investment partnerships.
The event reflected Bangladesh’s broader strategy to reposition itself as more than a low-cost garment producer. While ready-made garments remain the backbone of the country’s exports, policymakers and businesses have increasingly sought to expand into higher-value industries, including information technology, leather manufacturing, agro-processing and sustainable products.
The Bangladesh Pavilion featured products from sectors including garment accessories, footwear, jute and biodegradable products, handicrafts, logistics services and AI-driven software solutions, highlighting industries the country hopes will play a larger role in future export growth.
Bangladesh’s participation also comes as the country prepares for a more competitive trading environment following its expected graduation from the United Nations’ least developed country category.
The transition is expected to gradually reduce preferential market access enjoyed by Bangladeshi exporters, increasing pressure to diversify both export products and overseas markets.
South Korea has emerged as an important economic partner for Bangladesh, with Korean companies investing in manufacturing, electronics, textiles and infrastructure over the past several decades. Business groups from both countries have recently stepped up efforts to deepen commercial cooperation through trade missions and industry partnerships.
Bangladesh’s delegation to the Seoul expo included 41 business representatives from export-oriented industries. Organizers said the exhibition featured around 200 exhibitors from multiple countries, providing Bangladeshi firms with an opportunity to connect directly with importers, distributors and investors from South Korea and other international markets.
As Bangladesh seeks to sustain export-led economic growth, officials and business leaders view greater access to Asian markets as an important step toward reducing reliance on traditional buyers in Europe and North America while expanding the country’s presence in higher-value manufacturing and technology industries.
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