Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Dr Anisuzzaman Chowdhury addressed a seminar titled “Bangladesh-South Korea Relations: Pathways for Future Cooperation” today at BIISS auditorium. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, May 28, 2025 (BSS) – Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Dr Anisuzzaman Chowdhury today underscored the need for sustained diplomatic engagement and deeper strategic ties between Bangladesh and South Korea, highlighting the broad spectrum of cooperation shaping the future of bilateral relations.

He made the remarks while addressing a seminar titled “Bangladesh-South Korea Relations: Pathways for Future Cooperation” organised by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) at its auditorium as part of its Country Lecture Series (CLS).

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to South Korea, Park Young-sik, attended the event as the keynote speaker and presented a comprehensive overview of the evolving partnership between the two countries, focusing on trade, investment, development assistance and shared global values.

Ambassador Park said the Korea-Bangladesh relationship is anchored in mutual trust, strong economic collaboration, and a shared vision for global peace and prosperity. 

He noted that Korean investments in Bangladesh’s manufacturing and infrastructure sectors continue to grow, while trade volume has expanded significantly over the years.

Chairman of BIISS Ambassador AFM Gousal Azam Sarker chaired the session, while Major General Md Iftekhar Anis, Director General of BIISS, delivered the welcome remarks.

Research Director at BIISS Dr Mahfuz Kabir made a detailed presentation titled "Dimensions of Bangladesh-South Korea Relations", outlining key areas such as technology transfer, human resource development, renewable energy, and regional connectivity as promising sectors for future collaboration.

Senior officials from various ministries, government agencies, think tanks, academia, the private sector, armed forces, media, and university students took part in the discussion. 

Participants shared insights and policy recommendations during an open forum held after the presentations.

The event highlighted a shared commitment by both nations to elevate the Bangladesh-South Korea relationship to new heights by reinforcing mutual cooperation in trade, diplomacy, and socio-economic development.