Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 Set to Kick Off Tomorrow

The four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 is set to commence in Dhaka tomorrow, spotlighting the nation's evolving investment landscape and recent economic reforms.

The summit seeks to present Bangladesh’s investment potential, emphasize economic transformations following the July revolution, and foster long-term investment channels aimed at sustainable development.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will officially inaugurate the main event on April 9, in the presence of ambassadors, leading business figures, and key policymakers. The first two days of the summit will feature a series of exclusive side events for invited investors.

Speaking at a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy, BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun stressed the importance of providing international investors with a clearer perspective on Bangladesh’s economic trajectory. He noted that the summit would not only highlight opportunities but also the substantial reforms enacted to create a more investor-friendly environment.

He described the summit as a landmark initiative that reflects Bangladesh’s ongoing commitment to economic progress, policy enhancements, and long-term investment.

Organized by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the summit will run from April 7 to 10 in Dhaka, drawing more than 550 participants from nearly 50 countries.

Delegations from countries including China, the UK, the US, Singapore, South Korea, and India are expected to attend. On April 7, investors will tour the Korean Export Processing Zone and the Mirsarai Economic Zone in Chattogram. A visit to the Japanese Economic Zone in Araihazar is scheduled for April 8.

The main event on April 9 will be hosted at a city hotel with Professor Yunus in attendance. “This is a collective effort involving the private sector and foreign embassies based in Dhaka,” said Chowdhury Ashik. He added that special focus will be given to bilateral meetings throughout the event.

To provide a comprehensive view of the political environment, dedicated rooms will be available for interactions with representatives from BNP, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party.

Additional meeting spaces and areas for signing MoUs and agreements will be available, supporting the development of future investment deals. A cultural showcase is also planned to highlight Bangladesh’s rich heritage to international guests.

April 9 will also include a Starlink demonstration day.

Prominent global business leaders are expected to attend, including Óscar García Maceiras (Zara Group CEO), Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem (DP World Chairman), Rosy Winterton (UK trade representative), Kyeongsu Lee (Samsung C&T VP), JunSeok Han (Giordano CEO), Steven Kobos (Excelerate Energy CEO), Mike Orgill (Uber Asia Pacific Head of Public Policy), and Sarim Aziz (Meta Director of Public Policy).

Venture capital firms such as B Capital, Gobi, Conjunction, Marubeni, and GFR will also take part, with a particular focus on startups and the digital economy.

On April 10, breakout sessions will explore strategic investment sectors, including:

• Digital Economy (Citi NA & UNDP)

• Textiles (HSBC & BGMEA)

• Agriculture and Agro-processing (Dutch Embassy & LCP)

• Healthcare (Inspira, EBL & Sajida Foundation)

The day will also include matchmaking sessions and a roundtable on global investment best practices.

Investor meetings will take place in designated rooms throughout the venue, including the Modhumati and Turag halls, boardroom, lounges, and networking zones on the second floor of Hotel InterContinental.

Key partners in the summit include UNDP, FCDO, Grameenphone, the World Bank, and FICCI, underlining a broad collaborative push to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into Bangladesh.

This year’s summit will also introduce the Excellence in Investment Award, recognizing outstanding contributions in areas such as investment volume, regulatory compliance, environmental responsibility, and job creation.