On behalf of Bangladesh, Minister of Industries, Commerce, and Textiles and Jute Ministries Khondaker Abdul Muqtadir signed the agreement. On behalf of the Hong Kong government, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau signed it.
The agreement will further strengthen mutual investment and capital protection for investors of both countries. It is also expected to create an institutional investment environment and expand opportunities for new economic cooperation.
Hong Kong is currently the seventh largest source of foreign investment for Bangladesh. The agreement is likely to further increase Hong Kong's investment in Bangladesh. Investment flows may increase in various promising sectors, especially ready-made garment and textile industries.
According to relevant data, Bangladesh has received about 750 million US dollars in foreign direct investment from Hong Kong in the last five years. Of this, 122 million dollars came in 2025 alone.
According to those concerned, the agreement will give a more institutional form to the investment relationship between the two countries. It can also play a positive role in strengthening bilateral economic relations and reducing the trade deficit.
