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Dhaka, April 29, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) today launched the "BASIS Korea Desk" to strengthen business collaboration between Bangladeshi and South Korean information technology companies. 

The initiative aims to enhance bilateral trade, investment and knowledge-sharing in the IT sector.

The desk inauguration ceremony was held at the BASIS auditorium in the capital. 

ICT division secretary Md Shish Haider Chowdhury addressed the event as the chief guest. Chairman of the BASIS Supporting Committee Rafel Kabir presided over the programme, while South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik joined the event as the special guest.

Joint Secretary ICT Department Dr. Md. Taibur Rahman, Country Director of Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Kim Tae-yong, Chairman of Korean Community in Bangladesh Yoo Young-oh, President of Bangladesh-Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI) Shahab Uddin Khan, and Chairman of BASIS Korea Desk Edward Kim, among others, spoke on the occasion. 

The programme was moderated by BASIS Supporting Committee Member (Administration) Md. Imrul Kayes Parag. 

Ambassador Park termed the initiative "a significant milestone" in Bangladesh-Korea ICT cooperation that would create new business opportunities for both countries. 

BASIS executive committee member Nigar Sultana said the 'Korea Desk' will facilitate business matchmaking between companies from both nations, provide market information, and help Bangladeshi firms explore South Korea's technology market.

Edward Kim, chairman of the newly formed desk, said it would help position Bangladesh as an attractive IT outsourcing destination for Korean companies. 

ICT Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury highlighted South Korea's advanced digital infrastructure as a model for Bangladesh to follow. "Our young, tech-savvy workforce can greatly benefit from this partnership and turn the country into a new IT hub in the region," he added. 
 
BASIS Supporting Committee Chairman Rafel Kabir said the main objective of establishing the BASIS Korea Desk is to connect Bangladesh's IT sector more closely with the vast Korean market. He added that it will create opportunities for technology and knowledge exchange and play a significant role in developing the skills and capacity of IT professionals.