Dhaka: The four-day ‘Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025’ will commence tomorrow in Dhaka, aiming to highlight the country’s growing investment prospects and recent economic reforms.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the summit seeks to attract long-term investments, showcasing the nation’s potential following the July revolution.
The summit will be officially inaugurated by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on April 9, with ambassadors, top business executives, and policymakers in attendance. The initial two days will include side events for invited investors. During a press briefing, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), emphasized the need for foreign investors to gain a deeper understanding of Bangladesh’s economic landscape and growth potential.
Chowdhury Ashik stated that the summit is poised to be a milestone event, underscoring Bangladesh’s commitment to fostering economic progress and investment-friendly policies. Organized by BIDA, the event will host over 550 global participants from about 50 countries, including delegations from China, the UK, the US, Singapore, South Korea, and India.
On April 7, investors will visit the Korean Export Processing Zone and Mirsarai Economic Zone in Chattogram. This will be followed by a visit to the Japanese Economic Zone at Araihazar on April 8. The main event on April 9 will feature participation from high-profile business leaders and include bilateral meetings, with a focus on long-term investment perspectives.
The summit will also feature a cultural segment to present Bangladesh’s rich heritage to international attendees. A demo of Starlink is scheduled for April 9, and several breakout sessions on April 10 will cover sectors such as digital economy, textiles, agriculture, and healthcare. The event will include matchmaking sessions and discussions on global investment practices.
Designated meeting rooms will be available for investor discussions, and key partners include UNDP, FCDO, Grameenphone, World Bank, and FICCI. The summit introduces the Excellence in Investment Award, recognizing transformative contributions in investment, environmental stewardship, regulatory adherence, and employment generation.