Business Delegation to Bangladesh

The Embassy of Denmark in Dhaka and the Danish Agriculture & Food Council invite Danish companies to participate in a business delegation to Bangladesh focusing on sustainable food systems and Danish solutions across agricultural and food value chains.

This delegation offers a unique opportunity to explore business partnerships, understand market dynamics, and position Danish solutions in one of Asia’s fastest growing economies.

Why Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is one of the fastest-growing economies in South Asia and a compelling destination for agribusiness investment, driven by strong demographic growth, rising consumer demand, and evolving food systems. Bangladesh’s population exceeds 170 million people, with a rapidly expanding urban middle class fuelling demand for higher quality agricultural products and processed foods.

Agriculture remains strategically important for the country’s economy and food security. The sector contributes around 11 – 12 % of GDP, a level higher than the global average for comparable emerging economies and employs a significant share of the workforce. Bangladesh produces more than 70 million tonnes of agricultural output annually, spanning crops, livestock, fruits, vegetables, and fisheries. The agro-processing and food manufacturing sector is expanding rapidly. The domestic processed food market is valued at over USD 8 billion and is growing at around 8 % annually, reflecting rising demand for packaged and convenience foods.

Export prospects are also strengthening. Bangladesh currently exports 700+ agricultural and processed food products to more than 140 countries, with strong growth recorded in recent years. The Government of Bangladesh places high priority on transforming agriculture into a commercially viable and sustainable sector that supports economic growth, food security, and employment generation. Political commitment, sector specific incentives, and growing private sector investment are creating strong opportunities for Danish companies.

Key aspects of the Bangladeshi agriculture and food sector include:

• Strong domestic demand for safe, high-quality food amid demographic and income growth.
• Expansion in food processing, cold chain, logistics, and value addition opportunities.
• Government support and strong policy focus on food safety, productivity improvement, and reduction of food loss
• Untapped potential in seed systems, climate-smart technologies, and precision farming.
• Growing interest in sustainable and climate smart technologies

These factors position Bangladesh as a market with both immediate commercial opportunities and long-term growth potential for Danish agribusiness solutions across the value chain.

What is Unique About This Mission?

Participants will gain direct access to key stakeholders across Bangladesh’s agriculture and food ecosystem, including government institutions, private sector leaders, and development partners.

The delegation will combine market insights, business matchmaking, and site visits to ensure companies gain practical understanding and concrete commercial opportunities. The programme is designed to maximize relevance through tailored meetings aligned with each company’s profile.

Who Should Join?

The delegation is open to Danish companies working within agribusiness and food systems, including:

• Biosolutions, ingredients, and bio based agricultural inputs including breeding, genetics, hybrid seeds, bio pesticides, and bio fertilizers
• Climate smart digital solutions and farm management technologies
• Agricultural machinery, production equipment, and agri industrial solutions
• Stable, housing, and ventilation equipment for farm operations
• Dairy, poultry, aquaculture, fisheries, and beverage value chains
• Feeding, breeding, production, and processing solutions across livestock and aquaculture
• Food processing machinery, testing equipment, and processing technologies
• Cold chain, storage, logistics, and quality control solutions
• Food safety, hygiene, and compliance solutions
• Ingredients, enzymes, and technologies for food and beverage production
• Farm waste management, wastewater treatment, farm air treatment, and waste to energy or biogas solutions
• Training, advisory, and consultancy services within agriculture and food production

Companies with related solutions are also encouraged to participate.

Early Bird Advantages

A delegation visit delivers the strongest results when activities are tailored to each participating company. Early registration allows the Embassy to prepare targeted engagements based on company interests at no additional cost.

Early bird advantages include:

• Online one on one meeting with the Embassy or sector experts prior to arrival
• Additional support in identifying relevant partners and potential customers
• Increased customization of meetings and site visits

Your Benefits

By joining the delegation, your company will:

• Gain first-hand knowledge of the Bangladeshi agriculture and food market
• Explore opportunities linked to Danish development cooperation and business instruments
• Meet decision makers, industry associations, importers, manufacturers, and investors
  Participate in tailored B2B meetings and site visits
• Promote your company and expand your professional network
• Learn about market practices and regional business trends

Programme

The below programme is preliminary and will be finalised one month before the delegation.

Sunday 16 August – Arrival

• Arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka
• Hotel check in

Monday 17 August

• Introduction and opening session at the Embassy of Denmark in Dhaka
• B2B meetings with relevant stakeholders and business organisations in the Bangladeshi market
• Evening reception with representatives from the private and public sector

Tuesday 18 August

• Targeted site visits tailored to participating companies

Wednesday 19 August

• Further B2B meetings or tailored site visits
• Possible participation in a food and agriculture related event
• Wrap up session and departure in the evening

Price

The total price for participation in the business delegation to Bangladesh is 17,750 DKK excluding flights, hotel, and VAT per company for one representative and three guests at the reception. An extra representative costs 2,300 DKK per person.

NOTE: The Danish company is free to have its local representatives represent your company in full during the event. On the registration form you can, if relevant, therefore add the contact information of the local participating person/company. However, only Danish companies in Denmark with a Danish CVR number can register for participation, and the invoicing will always be issued in DKK to the Danish company address.

We reserve the right to offer you participation at a different price, if any of the above criteria change. Should this result in a higher price than quoted, you have the right to cancel your participation. Other expenses not mentioned above are at your own expense including visa, flights, dining & drink and hotel.

NOTE: The price is based on 7 participating companies, who are all eligible for subsidy, and 50 percent subsidy (already granted) from the Trade Council of Denmark.
If your company is not eligible for subsidy due to de-minimis issues (having received more than 300,000 Euro in de-minimis subsidy within the past 3 years, including the present), you are obliged to pay the full price without the subsidy. The same conditions apply, if you do not wish to receive subsidy.

Hotel and Travel Information

Flights and hotel accommodation are not included in the participation fee. Travel suggestions will be shared upon registration.

Registration

Please register at the top of this site no later than Friday 1 May 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Jeppe Søndergaard Pedersen, jspe@lf.dk,  +45 2331 7450.

Contact for further information

Danish Agriculture & Food Council
Jeppe Søndergaard Pedersen
E-mail: jspe@lf.dk
Phone: +45 2336 9061

Royal Danish Embassy, Dhaka
Sakib Mmi Chowdhury, Trade Advisor
E-mail: sakcho@um.dk
Direct Phone: +880 (2) 55668932
Cell Phone: +88 01713014989