Dhaka, April 7, 2025 – The much-anticipated Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has officially commenced at the InterContinental Dhaka, signaling the nation’s bold leap toward attracting transformative global investment. Organized by the Government of Bangladesh under the theme “Bangladesh Calling: A Gateway to High-Growth Investment Opportunities,” the summit is set to become a landmark in positioning Bangladesh as a premier investment destination in Asia.
With over 1,000 participants, 50+ distinguished speakers, and 10+ global partners, the three-day summit (April 7-10) brings together policymakers, global investors, Fortune 500 executives, diplomats, and thought leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue across key sectors including apparel, infrastructure, healthcare, biotechnology, and finance.
Among the key speakers are:
- Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate and Chief Adviser of Bangladesh
- Baroness Rosie Winterton DBE, UK’s Trade Envoy to Bangladesh
- Jarno Syrjälä, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade, Finland
- Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman & CEO, DP World
- Óscar García Maceiras, CEO, Inditex
- Mike Orgill, Public Policy Head, Uber APAC
- Kyeongsu Lee, VP, Samsung C&T
- Jon Omund Revhaug, EVP, Telenor Asia
Panel discussions will cover vital investment opportunities in apparel & textiles, logistics and export infrastructure, healthcare and pharma, and Bangladesh’s potential to emerge as a regional biotech hub. Notable Bangladeshi business leaders such as Dr. Rubana Huq (VC, Asian University for Women) and Asif Ashraf (MD, Urmi Group) are also set to moderate crucial panels.
The summit is part of the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative, with support from international development organizations, showcasing Bangladesh’s readiness for sustainable, inclusive investment aligned with global priorities.
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Speaking at the inauguration, government representatives highlighted the country’s strategic location, youthful workforce, strong GDP growth, and investor-friendly reforms as key reasons for the growing global attention.
“Bangladesh is no longer a frontier economy-it is a fast-emerging hub for high-growth, impact-driven investments,” said one official.
The summit is expected to result in multiple bilateral investment commitments, MoUs, and strategic partnerships, further accelerating Bangladesh’s journey towards becoming a trillion-dollar economy by the 2040s.
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