05/05/2026
Prime Bank Investment PLC. (PBIL) and the Korea Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI) have entered into a strategic partnership to advance capital market access for KBCCI members, facilitate potential Korean investment inflows into Bangladesh, and promote structured financial solutions for the Bangladeshi diaspora residing in Korea.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the KBCCI office on 3 May 2026 in the presence of Mr. Shahab Uddin Khan, President of KBCCI; Mr. Million Park, Secretary General; Mr. Chaitanaya Kumar Dey Chayan, Director; and Mr. Syed M Omar Tayub, Managing Director & CEO of Prime Bank Investment PLC., along with senior officials from both organizations.
Under the partnership, PBIL will offer KBCCI members a range of investment banking and capital market solutions, including advisory services, capital raising support, portfolio management services, and PrimeInvest discretionary product suites on preferential terms. Both organizations will also jointly explore opportunities to attract Korean foreign direct investment (FDI) into Bangladesh across priority sectors. The scope will also cover key policy perspectives, investment climate challenges, and market development priorities, with a shared focus on improving investor confidence, strengthening market accessibility, and fostering sustainable economic growth through enhanced private sector collaboration.
Mr. Syed M Omar Tayub, Managing Director & CEO of Prime Bank Investment PLC., stated, “This collaboration reflects PBIL’s commitment to facilitating strategic investments and delivering innovative financial solutions for both institutional and individual investors. We believe this partnership will strengthen Korea Bangladesh investment connectivity and create new avenues for foreign investment and diaspora engagement.”
Mr. Shahab Uddin Khan, President of KBCCI, said, “Bangladesh offers strong long-term potential for Korean investors as the country continues to expand its industrial and economic capabilities. Through this partnership with PBIL, we aim to establish a more effective platform to connect Korean investors and KBCCI members with Bangladesh’s capital market and investment ecosystem.”
