Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has announced that the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 would be held from April 7-10 at the Hotel InterContinental Dhaka, focusing on the country’s investment potential and economic reforms to foster sustainable growth.

At a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy, BIDA’s Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury revealed that over 2,300 participants from 50 countries, including more than 550 foreign investors, have already registered.

Key participating nations include China, the US, the UK, India, Singapore and Japan.

The event is set to provide a valuable platform for global investors to explore Bangladesh’s evolving economic landscape, strengthened regulatory framework, and sector-specific opportunities.

Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Startlink will power the main event of the summit, Ashik Chowdhury said.

Several high-profile business leaders will be attending, including Óscar García Maceiras, CEO of Zara Group; Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World; Rosy Winterton, Baroness and UK trade representative; Kyeongsu Lee, VP of Samsung C&T; JunSeok Han, CEO of Giordano; Steven Kobos, CEO of Excelerate Energy; Mike Orgill, Head of Public Policy for Uber Asia Pacific; and Sarim Aziz, Director of Public Policy at Meta.

The summit will also feature participation from venture capital firms such as B Capital, Gobi, Conjunction, Marubeni, and GFR, focusing on startup investments and digital economy expansion.

As part of the summit’s activities, a delegation of 26 members from South Korea will visit Chattogram, Mirsarai, and the Korean EPZ on April 7, providing foreign investors with an on-ground view of Bangladesh’s investment landscape.

Additionally, a startup-focused event will take place on the same day at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka.

On April 8, international investors will visit the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) in Araihazar, Narayanganj, followed by an evening networking session.

The main event will be inaugurated on April 9 by the Chief Advisor, alongside ambassadors, policymakers, and business executives.

The day’s agenda includes the Youth Entrepreneurship Expo and a breakout session on renewable energy hosted by the European Union and UNDP.

A cultural night, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, will showcase Bangladesh’s rich heritage to foreign investors.

On April 10, multiple breakout sessions will cover key investment sectors such as digital economy (led by Citi NA & UNDP), textiles (HSBC & BGMEA), agriculture and agro-processing (Dutch Embassy & LCP), and healthcare (Inspira, EBL & Sajida Foundation).

The day will also feature a matchmaking session and a roundtable discussion on global investment best practices.

The summit will include designated meeting rooms for investor discussions, with delegation rooms in the boardroom, lounge and conference halls such as Modhumati and Turag, as well as networking spaces on the second floor of Hotel InterContinental.

Key partners for the event include UNDP, FCDO, Grameenphone, the World Bank, and FICCI, highlighting the collaborative efforts to drive foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh.

Speaking at the press briefing, Ashik Chowdhury emphasised the summit’s role in positioning Bangladesh as a global investment destination.

‘Foreign investors need a clearer understanding of Bangladesh’s economic landscape and growth potential. This summit will not only showcase investment opportunities but also highlight the significant reforms undertaken to create a more business-friendly environment,’ he said.