Doha:Invest Bangladesh today highlighted a range of infrastructure and manufacturing investment opportunities to global investors at the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha. The initiative aims to attract developers, operators, financiers, and strategic partners to the nation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, around 100 participants, including institutional investors, global financiers, and representatives of investment promotion agencies, attended the Centre Stage session titled "Invest in Bangladesh The Billion-Dollar Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight." The session took place as part of the World Investment Forum, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and hosted by the State of Qatar from October 25 to 27.
Nahian Rahman Rochi, a member of Invest Bangladesh and head of its Investment Development Division, presented Bangladesh's potential, emphasizing the country's young workforce, competitive operating costs, and large domestic market. His presentation included industrial-scale solar power projects on government land, LNG infrastructure, the proposed Chattogram Free Trade Zone, port facilities, and the Matarbari green dockyard. Additionally, investment prospects in electronics, advanced textiles, and medical devices were showcased.
Rochi noted the interest from investors in participating in the projects and the curiosity of regional partners in exploring opportunities in economic zones, ports, and dry docks. Follow-up discussions are expected to focus on project-specific requirements and collaboration opportunities among investors, operators, and financiers.
On the forum's opening day, Invest Bangladesh Chairman Ashik Chowdhury participated in a ministerial panel, discussing the merger that formed Invest Bangladesh and its role in advancing renewable energy projects. He also addressed questions regarding the Sonagazi solar PPP project and highlighted the ongoing advancement of 15 industrial-scale solar projects through PPPs.
Chowdhury called for greater recognition of the development impact of investments in emerging economies during a separate investment ministerial roundtable. He suggested that UNCTAD explore risk-sharing mechanisms to help mobilize investment in these regions.