Egypt Keen to Invest in Bangladesh Industrial Sector: Ambassador Meets Commerce Minister Muktadir

Dhaka, August 10, 2026 — Egypt has expressed keen interest in investing in Bangladesh's industrial sector — with Egyptian Ambassador Omar Mohie Eldin Ahmed Fahmy conveying the interest during a courtesy call on Industries, Commerce and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir at the Ministry of Industries on August 10.

🌐 Areas of Cooperation

"There are opportunities for Bangladesh and Egypt to work together in various sectors, including leather, light engineering, pharmaceuticals, jute and jute products," Muktadir said. He urged Egyptian businesspeople to invest in Bangladesh, saying investment would benefit both countries by creating new business opportunities, expanding industries, and generating employment. The minister also stressed the importance of exchanging technology, skills, and experience through joint ventures.

🌏 Strengthening B2B Ties

The ambassador emphasised enhancing interactions between business people and industrial entrepreneurs of both countries, saying stronger business-to-business contacts could help expand bilateral trade and investment. He assured that Egypt would continue to extend necessary cooperation to facilitate greater economic engagement.