Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 to begin on Monday

The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 will kick off tomorrow at the InterContinental Dhaka, at a critical time when foreign direct investment (FDI) has dropped to a six-year low.

The summit, running from April 7 to April 10, aims to revitalize investor confidence and highlight Bangladesh's evolving economic landscape.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus extended a warm invitation to global partners, calling the summit an ideal opportunity to explore Bangladesh's investment potential. In his message, he emphasized the country's economic transformations and its competitive strengths, including solid economic fundamentals, resources, and high returns on investment.

The summit is expected to draw over 550 foreign investors from 50 countries, along with 2,500 local participants. It will provide data-driven insights into promising sectors of the economy, with a focus on shaping the future of Bangladesh’s dynamic growth.

In the face of political uncertainty and economic challenges, including a 71% year-on-year decline in FDI in the July–September quarter of FY25, the summit is seen as a crucial platform to rebuild confidence.

According to Bangladesh Bank, FDI fell to $104.33 million, the lowest in six years.

Despite this, Bangladesh remains an attractive destination for investment, with the UK, Singapore, and South Korea as the top three investors.

The UK leads the way with $3.05 billion -- primarily invested in banking, power, and pharmaceuticals. Singapore follows with $1.78 billion, and South Korea ranks third with $1.6 billion, driven by investments in manufacturing and telecommunications.

The summit will be officially inaugurated on April 9 by Prof Yunus, alongside senior executives from multinational corporations.