Dhaka, Bangladesh – Bangladesh is intensifying its efforts to cultivate a more business-friendly environment, focusing on four key strategic priorities, according to Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of both the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA).
“BIDA and BEZA are focusing on four main priorities: fast-tracking high-impact investment projects, expanding and improving One-Stop Services, solving problems faced by investors, and creating a strong pipeline of major investments,” Ashik Chowdhury stated in a recent interview with BSS.
The BIDA chief emphasized the government’s commitment to maintaining this momentum, even under the interim administration. “We are putting in significant efforts to ensure that investors do receive comprehensive support and the assurance that their investments in Bangladesh will be secured and profitable,” he added.
Responding to questions about the “Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025,” Ashik Chowdhury described it as a notable success against its planned objectives. “We received a very positive response from international and local investors, development partners, and stakeholders. Many investors showed their strong interest in exploring opportunities in Bangladesh across sectors like renewable energy, information technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, and healthcare,” he revealed.
He highlighted that the summit clearly demonstrated the global business community’s perception of Bangladesh as a “promising and reliable investment destination.” Furthermore, it allowed the government to showcase its dedication to fostering an investor-friendly environment and developing world-class infrastructure. “In continuation of this, we were able to generate a pipeline of potential investors. We are highly encouraged by the outcomes and fully committed to converting this strong interest into real, on-the-ground investments,” Ashik Chowdhury explained.
Following the summit, the government’s immediate priority is to maintain close contact with potential investors. “We have built a comprehensive database of the participants and are now engaging with customized support based on their investment lifecycle. We have plans to continue building relationships with these investors throughout their decision-making journey to eventually convert their interest into active investments,” he added.
When asked about incorporating policy suggestions from investors and stakeholders, the BIDA chief affirmed, “Of course, yes. Investors, in our opinion, are our partners. Their opinions are highly valuable to us.” He confirmed that all suggestions made during the summit sessions were meticulously recorded.
“The key points highlighted were very similar to our initially identified priority areas: Renewable Energy & Green Growth, Digital Economy & Tech Transformation, Textile & Apparel (Advanced & Sustainable), Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, and Agro-processing & Food Value Chain. We plan to expedite initiatives to address these areas,” he stated.
The four-day “Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025,” held from April 7 to April 10, aimed to showcase the country’s evolving investment opportunities and ongoing economic reforms. The summit has already yielded initial investment proposals totaling Tk 3,100 crore (Tk 31 billion), with several additional proposals currently in the pipeline. The event attracted 415 foreign delegates from 50 countries.
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