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DHAKA, April 10, 2025 (BSS) – The visiting German Business delegation was impressed by the Bangladesh interim government’s commitment to bring sustainable reforms for attracting diverse investment in the country.

“Our multiple discussions with representatives of the interim government left us with the clear impression of a strong commitment to establishing a lasting reform agenda aimed at attracting more diverse investments to the country," said  Executive Board Member of OAV-German Asia-Pacific Business Delegation Almut Roessner before concluding their five-day visit here.   

During the visit, the German business stakeholder delegation participated in the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 and engaged with a wide range of stakeholders in Dhaka and Chattogram, said a German embassy’s press release.  

The delegation included representatives from the German Federal Government, German business associations, and leading German enterprises.

"All participants were deeply impressed by the business opportunities in various manufacturing sectors beyond the textile industry,” Roessner said, adding that German suppliers of specialized machinery and automation technology could be highly attractive partners for the Bangladeshi enterprises.  

Over the course of the visit, delegates met with senior government representatives, attended sectoral discussions at the Bangladesh Investment Summit, and visited key industrial sites such as the German-Bangladeshi Joint Venture Hana System Ltd. in Gazipur, the WALTON Group, and logistics and ship recycling operations in Chattogram. 
Site visits also included German-affiliated factories and infrastructure projects, offering a first-hand look at Bangladesh’s evolving investment landscape.

The delegation was organised in cooperation with OAV – the German Asia-Pacific Business Association, which supports bilateral business cooperation and strengthens Germany’s presence in emerging markets across Asia.

Germany views Bangladesh as a strategic partner in trade, investment, and sustainable development, said the German embassy.  

With a total bilateral trade valued at USD 9.81 billion in 2024, this visit has reaffirmed Germany’s confidence in Bangladesh’s economic potential and its commitment to building resilient and future-oriented partnerships,  said the release.