The four-day 'Investment Summit-2025,' organised by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), began on Monday, April 7, at the InterContinental Dhaka.
On the first day of the summit, a group of foreign investors arrived in Chattogram on a special morning flight and visited the Karnaphuli Export Processing Zone (KEPZ).
The information was shared by Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister's Adviser.
Earlier, Shafiqul Alam, the Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, stated that the four-day summit is the largest investment conference in Bangladesh's history. The summit has generated significant public interest, with many people inquiring about how much investment, potentially in the millions or billions of dollars, Bangladesh could secure.
BIDA Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury emphasised the need to change the negative global perception of Bangladesh. Additionally, existing business challenges in the country must be addressed swiftly.
He expressed optimism, noting that after the summit, a list of commitments from top officials of participating companies will be created. This list will facilitate engagement with companies and secure their promised investments, expected within the next 12 to 18 months.
This year's summit will focus on promoting investment opportunities in five promising sectors: renewable energy, agricultural processing, pharmaceuticals, digital economy, and textiles. As part of the summit, bilateral discussions will enable participants to meet and speak with each other, aiming to establish future joint ventures. A platform will allow foreign investors to have their questions answered by government advisers, officials, and political leaders, while also offering opportunities for bilateral talks with both local and foreign investors.