The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, organized by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), will take place from April 7 to 10 at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka. The summit aims to showcase Bangladesh’s investment potential, highlight post-July Revolution economic reforms, and establish long-term investment connections.
Doriya, a leading apparel brand from Cox’s Bazar, will be the only representative from the region in the Startup Connect segment of the summit. Founded and based in Cox’s Bazar, Doriya has expanded its operations nationwide and beyond.
Expressing his pride in this achievement, Doriya’s founder and CEO, Sayonton Bhattacharjee, dedicated this milestone to the people of Cox’s Bazar. “This recognition belongs to everyone in Cox’s Bazar. We are honored to represent our hometown at such a prestigious global investment platform,” he said.
The summit’s inaugural ceremony on April 9 will be attended by top executives from multinational corporations and officially opened by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the summit’s chief advisor. Diplomats, policymakers, and industry leaders will also be present. A Young Entrepreneurs Expo will be held on the same day alongside a breakout session on renewable energy, hosted by the European Union and UNDP. The Ministry of Culture will also organize a special cultural evening to celebrate Bangladesh’s rich heritage.
On April 10, various breakout sessions will take place, covering topics such as digital economy (City NA & UNDP), textiles (HSBC & BGMEA), agriculture and agro-processing (Dutch Embassy & LCP), and healthcare (Inspira, EBL & Sajida Foundation). Investors can also access matchmaking sessions and a roundtable discussion on best investment practices.
The summit will provide dedicated meeting spaces for investors, including boardrooms, lounges, Madhumati and Turag conference halls, and a designated networking space on the hotel’s second floor.
The summit’s key partners are UNDP, FCDO, Grameenphone, the World Bank, and FICCI, which will work jointly to enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh.
By Abdur Rashid Manik
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