Indonesian multinational Japfa Pte Ltd has shown strong interest in expanding its investment in Bangladesh’s agriculture and poultry sectors, after talks with the commerce minister at the Ministry of Commerce in Dhaka. The meeting focused on closer trade ties, fresh investment, and wider cooperation that could support economic growth in both countries. Japfa’s executive chairman said the company sees promise in Bangladesh’s market, farming potential, and current investment climate, and noted that the firm has been active in the country since 2020 through poultry feed production with local partner Bay Group. He also said Japfa’s global annual turnover is about $4.7 billion and that the company wants to raise that figure to $10 billion by 2030, with Bangladesh remaining an important part of that plan. On the Bangladeshi side, the commerce minister said the country is moving forward as an emerging economy and that policy support and reform work have made the investment environment more attractive. He added that the government wants to support foreign investors and provide the help they need to grow their business. He also said investment from global firms like Japfa would strengthen the domestic agriculture and poultry sectors and support wider economic growth. The talks are another sign that Bangladesh is trying to draw more long-term investment into farm-linked industries that can create jobs, improve supply chains, and support food production. Poultry feed, farming inputs, and related services can play a major role in that effort, especially when a company brings technical skill, capital, and market reach. The meeting was also attended by the Indonesian ambassador and senior figures from Bay Group, which suggests that both sides see room for practical business cooperation, not just general interest. For Bangladesh, the possible expansion matters because agriculture and poultry remain closely tied to rural income, food supply, and industrial activity. For Japfa, the country offers a growing market and a chance to build on its earlier presence. If the company moves ahead with new investment, it could deepen its role in the sector and help strengthen the supply chain from feed to farm to market. That kind of partnership may also encourage more international firms to look at Bangladesh as a place where agricultural business can grow with steady demand and a supportive policy climate.
