Foreign Investors Express Strong Interest in Bangladesh: BIDA

Speaking at a press briefing on the second day of the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of BIDA, highlighted that the summit has played a crucial role in promoting the experiences of existing foreign investors to potential newcomers. "We are showcasing the success stories of our current investors to attract others, particularly those visiting during the summit," he said.

Harun shared insights from the two-day program and discussed feedback from both local and international investors who explored various economic zones in Chattogram and Narayanganj.

In a significant development, the BIDA chairman also emphasized the government's plans to create dedicated funds aimed at nurturing the country’s burgeoning startup sector, encouraging more entrepreneurial investment in the region.

“The government is actively collecting input and feedback from summit participants to shape a strategic plan designed to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Bangladesh,” Harun explained.

He further revealed that investors from countries like South Korea and China are in the process of finalizing investment decisions based on the information they’ve gathered at the summit.

However, Harun emphasized that attracting foreign investment is not a one-time event. “While the summit is pivotal, it’s just the beginning. The interim government must continue to present a compelling and sustainable vision of a ‘New Bangladesh’ to make a lasting impact on global investors,” he added.

The briefing was attended by Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, along with other media representatives and officials from BIDA.