Dhaka, Hanoi business conference boosts economic ties
The event was attended by Bangladesh Ambassador to Vietnam Lutfor Rahman, while the Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh delivered a keynote address virtually, reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to expanding bilateral economic ties
ATT Desk Report 
A new chapter in Bangladesh–Vietnam relations was marked as government officials, diplomats, business leaders and entrepreneurs gathered in Hanoi for the Bangladesh–Vietnam Business Forum and B2B Networking Conference 2026. The conference served as a platform to strengthen trade, investment, industrial cooperation and people-to-people connectivity between the two friendly nations.
The event was attended by Bangladesh Ambassador to Vietnam Lutfor Rahman, while the Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh delivered a keynote address virtually, reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to expanding bilateral economic ties, says a press release.
Senior representatives from several Vietnamese ministries, particularly the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), participated alongside leaders from more than 160 Vietnamese companies representing the manufacturing, construction, logistics, trade, technology and investment sectors. Their participation highlighted Vietnam's growing interest in exploring business opportunities with Bangladesh.
A key feature of the conference was a media interaction by Muhammad Anwar Hossain, international business consultant, founder and CEO of Neogen Consultancy, and assistant editor of 'The Daily Amar Praner Bangladesh'. During interviews with Vietnamese media, he highlighted the strong potential for deeper Bangladesh–Vietnam business cooperation and praised the leadership of Bangladesh's current Prime Minister for promoting democratic governance, political stability and an investment-friendly environment.
Hossain encouraged leading Vietnamese corporations to consider Bangladesh as a strategic investment destination, citing its young workforce, expanding infrastructure and growing industrial potential. He also stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral diplomatic and commercial relations through greater government-to-government and business-to-business cooperation.
During the conference, Hossain exchanged views with Ambassador Lutfor Rahman on practical initiatives to deepen economic cooperation, facilitate trade and create more opportunities for entrepreneurs from both countries.
Following the formal session, Hossain led a delegation in a series of B2B meetings with Vietnamese companies. The discussions focused on investment, trade, manpower cooperation and industrial partnerships. He also called on both governments to simplify visa procedures and introduce more business-friendly policies to encourage greater commercial exchange.
Recognising Vietnam's emergence as one of Asia's fastest-growing manufacturing and infrastructure hubs, Hossain held discussions with several recruitment and construction companies. One major Vietnamese company expressed an immediate requirement for 5,000 construction helpers from Bangladesh, opening a potential avenue for future manpower cooperation.
The recruitment discussions were facilitated with the support of Trong Do and Thuy Mai, representatives associated with Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade, whose assistance helped strengthen dialogue between Bangladeshi and Vietnamese stakeholders.
The conference concluded with optimism that Bangladesh and Vietnam would continue to expand their strategic partnership through increased trade, investment, industrial collaboration and human resource development, creating new opportunities for sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity in the years ahead.
