Summit Sparks Investor Interest

The 2025 Investment Summit in Dhaka drew over 400 investors from 42 countries, including major players from China, the US, and the UK. With BDT 3,100 crore in immediate pledges and promises of policy reform, the event signaled renewed global interest in Bangladesh's economy.

- Mollah Amzad Hossain Khondkar Abdus Saleque

Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus championed social innovation, while BIDA vowed strong follow-up. Yet, persistent issues—energy shortages, red tape, and policy inconsistency— remain key hurdles to converting interest into long-term investment.

A four-day investment summit was recently held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, aiming to attract foreign direct investment. The event organizer, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), claimed it received encouraging responses from investors. Positive responses came from potential investors from various countries, including South Korea, Japan, China, and Germany. Investor representatives visited the Korean EPZ, Mirsharai Industrial Park, and Araihazar, Munshiganj EZ. Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of BIDA, at a press conference following the summit, said they were greatly optimistic about the success of the event. Immediate pledges of BDT 3,100 crore were received during the summit. As an outcome of the event, a large Chinese investment contingent announced its plan to visit Bangladesh. It has been claimed that the summit could contribute to developing renewed confidence among the investor community regarding investment in Bangladesh. The results are expected to become evident in the future.

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