The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, hosted by the government, will be held from April 7 to 10 at InterContinental Dhaka, showcasing the country’s evolving investment landscape.
The event has attracted strong interest, with over 550 investors from 50 countries registering to participate alongside more than 2,500 Bangladeshi investors.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star’s Google News channel. “We are very hopeful about the upcoming investment summit,” said Ashik Chowdhury, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, at a press conference at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital today.
“We want investors to see the real picture of Bangladesh, and we do not want to give them any false hopes,” he said.
Foreign investors often lack sufficient knowledge about Bangladesh’s economic landscape, he added.
“Through this summit, we aim to showcase the vast opportunities our country offers—highlighting strong economic growth, investor-friendly policies, and a vibrant culture,” Chowdhury said.
The event seeks to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) across key sectors and serve as a platform for global investors to explore Bangladesh’s potential, he noted.
This year, the summit will emphasise FDI in five priority sectors, including healthcare and garments, to drive sustainable economic growth, he added.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will formally inaugurate the summit on April 9 in the presence of ambassadors, top business executives, and policymakers.
While investment is unlikely to increase tenfold overnight, Chowdhury said they estimate at least a 2 to 3 percent rise.
He also mentioned that top officials from Meta, Uber, Telenor, and Samsung, among others, are scheduled to participate in the summit.
