DHAKA, June 16, 2025 (BSS) - A 22-member business delegation of the Dhaka 
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) today left here for Colombo, Sri 
Lanka to explore new business and investment opportunities.

The four-day visit of this trade team, led by DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed, 
is aimed at expanding bilateral trade and investment between Bangladesh and 
Sri Lanka, said a press release.

The trade delegates will also explore new business and investment 
opportunities there.
 
During this visit, DCCI delegates will have several bilateral business forums 
and B2B match-making sessions with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, National 
Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka, National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka 
and Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Sri Lanka. 

Meanwhile, the delegates will also meet the Industry Minister, Deputy Foreign 
Minister and Deputy Finance Minister of the Sri Lankan government.
 
According to recent data, in FY 2023-24, the total bilateral trade between 
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka was only USD 134.06 million. In all the meetings, 
the DCCI delegation will try to put focus on attracting Sri Lankan investment 
or joint venture to Bangladesh in the potential sectors like Agro and Food 
Processing, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Tourism and Hospitality, 
Renewable Energy, Manufacturing and Industry, Construction and 
Infrastructure, Logistics and Supply Chain, IT and Digital Services and 
Financial Services.