Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 generated investment declarations worth Tk 3,100 crore, according to BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun. Speaking at a press conference in Dhaka, he acknowledged the summit was not flawless but marked a strong first step toward hosting global-standard investment events.
The summit cost around Tk 5 crore, with Tk 1.5 crore funded by the government and the rest by partners. Despite the costs, Harun described the outcome as “fantastic,” noting that large investments require time, with the summit helping reshape foreign perceptions of Bangladesh.
BIDA is following up with potential investors through a structured engagement process to convert interest into actual investments. During BIDA’s executive committee meeting, the chief adviser directed the formation of a committee to accelerate the third terminal project at Dhaka airport and suggested unifying various investment agencies under one umbrella. He also proposed establishing an exclusive economic zone for Nepal.
Additionally, foreign investors expressed interest in the Chittagong Port. BIDA has scrapped plans for 10 economic zones deemed unnecessary. Addressing trade logistics, officials viewed India’s revocation of transshipment facilities as a chance to improve Bangladesh’s export infrastructure and efficiency.
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