Minhaz Zia

Asian Tiger Capital Partners

The name and ethos behind the company are driven by a common vision among the partners and employees of the firm that Bangladesh has the potential to be one of the next Asian Tigers. We see the opportunity to emulate the growth of China, India, Vietnam and Malaysia among other economic success stories in the region. We are fundamentally "bullish on Bangladesh" and see the scope for foreign direct and portfolio investment to grow very quickly. This, along with export diversification from the current reliance on textiles, into a broader range of offshore manufacturing production, can underpin an economy that is growing sustainably at 8% rather than 5-6%. Much of the dynamism and energy of a young population of 150mn has yet to be fully realized. Bangladesh has yet to fully enjoy the benefits from Globalization that have been such major drivers of success in economies in the region. Asian Tiger Capital Partners sees significant opportunities to enhance corporate growth by removing financing and management constraints. Our value added proposition includes bringing strategic as well as financial capital. We intend to invest in existing businesses with a strong domestic or export presence. However, we see some of the best risk-return opportunities in establishing new businesses, potentially with foreign joint venture partners, in sectors with substantial growth opportunities where Bangladesh has lagged many of its regional peers.