Bangladesh opens global summit to draw long-term foreign investment
Over 2,300 participants from 50 nations join Dhaka’s push to showcase reforms, unlock economic zones, and boost global confidence
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — A four-day international investment summit opened in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka on Monday, aimed at attracting long-term foreign capital and showcasing the country’s economic reforms and future potential.
The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, organised by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), comes as the country seeks to build resilient investment pipelines in a post-reform era.
According to Kursive Media, the event has attracted over 2,300 participants from 50 countries, including more than 550 international investors.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to officially inaugurate the main session on April 9, alongside diplomats, business leaders, and senior government officials.
The first two days of the summit focus on exclusive side events and investor matchmaking.
BIDA says the summit aims to present a “genuine view” of Bangladesh’s evolving investment climate through real-world stories from sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure.
Delegations from China, the US, the UK, Singapore, South Korea, and India are attending.
On day one, investors toured the Korean Export Processing Zone and the Mirsarai Economic Zone in Chattogram.
A visit to the Japanese Economic Zone in Araihazar is scheduled for April 8.
The summit is supported by major partners including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Grameenphone, the World Bank, and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Bangladesh Bank has also announced two new funds—worth $73 million and $36 million—to support local startups and promote innovation.
An agreement with NASA is expected to be signed during the summit, further signalling global engagement.
Additionally, five local and foreign investors will be honoured for their contributions to Bangladesh’s economic growth.
As part of its broader investment strategy, the government is working to ease business operations and expand access to new sectors through reforms and incentives
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