Publish: 18:06, 23 Mar, 2025 Updated: 19:59, 23 Mar, 2025

Investment Summit: Bangladesh to showcase real stories to global investors

UNB, Dhaka
Investment Summit: Bangladesh to showcase real stories to global investors
Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun

Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun on Sunday said Bangladesh wants to give a "genuine view" of Bangladesh to the global investors, telling true stories of investment opportunities that Bangladesh offers.

"It's very difficult to give investors a genuine view and tell the true stories until we bring them physically. We want to give the investors a real picture through the Bangladesh Investment Summit," he said while briefing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy.

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam and Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, among others, were present.

Referring to remote research made by investors, Chowdhury Ashik said what the investors know about Bangladesh remotely without their physical presence is not the right picture of the country as the ground reality is different.

Responding to a question, the BIDA Executive Chairman said the investors are coming to Bangladesh keeping in mind the "short-term disruption".

Organised by BIDA, the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 — is set to take place in Dhaka from April 7-10.

The BIDA Executive Chairman said 550 global participants from around 50 countries will participate in the Investment Summit.

Delegations from China, the UK, the US, Singapore, South Korea and India are among the global participants.

Chowdhury Ashik said they want to give a picture to the global investors that it is a different environment and the long-term view is still very positive.

He said there will be dedicated rooms for three political parties- BNP, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party - so that the investors can get a view on the political front.

Chowdhury Ashik said there will be more rooms for having bilateral meetings.

On April 7, the investors will visit the Korean Export Processing Zone and Mirsarai Economic Zone in Chattogram.

"A 26-member delegation is coming from South Korea. We see this as a very positive outcome," Chowdhury Ashik said.

On April 8, the foreign participants will visit the Japanese Economic Zone at Araihazar.

The main event will be held at a city hotel on April 9 where Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will join.  "It's a collective effort. Private sectors and embassies (foreign missions in Dhaka) are equally involved," said the BIDA Executive Chairman.

"We will have more focus on bilateral meetings," he added.

Chowdhury Ashik said there will be a corner for signing MoUs and agreements keeping eyes on future investment.

There will be a cultural segment to present Bangladesh before the foreigners showcasing its rich cultural heritage.

The BIDA Executive Chairman also said April 9 will be a demo day for using Starlink.

The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, hosted by the government of Bangladesh, showcases a new investment climate in Bangladesh - set for transformative investments and unmatched growth.

Global investment leaders, executives and industry pioneers will engage in discussion as Bangladesh redefines the future of investment in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Organised by BIDA, the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 introduces the Excellence in Investment Award, a hallmark initiative celebrating investors shaping Bangladesh’s economic future.

This honor recognises enterprises for their transformative contributions in areas such as investment scale, environmental stewardship, regulatory adherence and employment generation.

Ahead of the Bangladesh Investment Summit, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has invited Bangladesh's friends, partners and global leaders to explore the extraordinary investment opportunities that Bangladesh has to offer.

"There has never been a better moment to explore the extraordinary investment opportunities in Bangladesh," he said, as the government is set to host the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 next month.

Dr Yunus said Bangladesh has undergone profound transformations with a forward-thinking investment climate. "We are committed to ensuring a level playing field for all our investors," said the Chief Adviser in a message to global investors.

Dr Yunus said the Summit is a gateway for investors to have more data driven insights. "Come and witness the potential that Bangladesh holds for you. And join us in shaping the future of investment in one of the world's most dynamic economies."

The Chief Adviser said he is looking forward to welcoming the global partners and investors in new Bangladesh.

Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque

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