Staff Reporter:
Engro Holdings of Pakistan has expressed a strong interest in expanding the company’s footprint in Bangladesh, particularly in telecommunications and energy sectors.
Abdul Samad Dawood, the Engro CEO, conveyed a keen enthusiasm in this regard as he called on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the state guesthouse Jamuna in Dhaka on Thursday to discuss investment opportunities in Bangladesh.
“We are excited about the potential in Bangladesh’s telecommunications sector, and we also see great promise in partnering to help distribute gas from Bhola to fuel industrial growth,” said Dawood.
Welcoming the interest, the chief adviser emphasised the importance of sustainable and forward-looking collaboration. “We should focus on long-term projects that bring improvements to the lives of our people.”
Dawood, who came to join the Bangladesh Investment Summit, praised the four-day long conference, which was hosted by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
“The BIDA Summit had a human touch—it felt sincere, welcoming, and purposeful. It was remarkable to see so many top companies represented under one roof,” he said.
Yunus encouraged Engro’s leadership to visit Bangladesh again and see the scope for collaboration across sectors. “I invite you to come again. Bangladesh has a lot to offer—not just to investors, but to the world.”
Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy for International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi, SDG Coordinator Lamiya Morshed, and Principal Secretary Siraz Uddin were also present at the meeting.
