Staff Reporter:
The four-day ‘Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025’ began yesterday showcasing the country’s evolving investment opportunities and economic reforms.
The summit aims to portray Bangladesh’s investment potential, highlight economic reforms following the July revolution, and create long-term investment pipelines for sustainable economic growth.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will formally inaugurate the main event of the summit in the presence of ambassadors, top business executives, and policymakers on April 9 as the first two-day’s schedule includes a number of side events for invited investors.
According to the organizers, the summit has attracted over 2,300 participants from 50 countries, includ-ing over 550 foreign investors. Attendees will engage in discussions, matchmaking sessions, and partner-ship-building opportunities.
Among the functions, Bangladesh Startup Connect-2025 will take place yesterday, bringing together global investors, startup founders, and ecosystem enablers to explore Bangladesh’s startup potential.
Concurrently, international investors and consultants will visit key industrial hubs, including the Korean Export Processing Zone and the National Special Economic Zone in Chattogram.
On April 8, a delegation will tour the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone in Narayanganj. That day, agreements with the World Bank and ILO will be signed to enhance the investment climate.
On April 9, the summit will feature a Starlink live internet demonstration.
The closing day will include breakout sessions on digital economy, textiles, healthcare, and agro-processing.
Five entrepreneurs will be honoured during the summit. Additionally, one foreign businessperson, who is in Bangladesh for 20-25 years, will be proposed for his citizenship. The origin nationality of the recip-ient has not yet been disclosed.
Several high-profile business leaders will attend the summit, including Rosie Winterton, UK’s trade en-voy to Bangladesh; Mike Orgill, senior director, Uber; and Kyeongsu Lee, vice president, Samsung C&T.
The BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party, will collaborate with various organisations to ensure a stable, long-term investment environment at the summit.
