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The four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has officially concluded, and BIDA Chairman Ashik Chowdhury Reflects on Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 in a powerful and transparent Facebook post that captured the spirit, challenges, and future of investment in Bangladesh.
His statement offered an honest appraisal of what was achieved, what fell short, and what comes next. With strong participation from the government, private sector, embassies, foreign partners, and political parties, the summit symbolized Bangladesh’s growing ambition to attract foreign investment and create sustainable employment and development.
Highlights from BIDA Chairman Ashik Chowdhury Reflects on Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025
- 710+ attendees at the opening ceremony
- 415 were foreign or NRB investors
- 3500+ participants in breakout sessions
- 150 official bilateral meetings
- 6 MoUs signed (including ILO and Artemis)
- ৳3,100 crore investment announced by Handa Group and ShopUp
Budget & Support: Government spent ৳1.45 crore on the summit. Partner organizations contributed ৳3.5 crore. This transparency showcases fiscal responsibility and stakeholder engagement — a promising BIDA Update 2025.
Perception vs Reality: Investor Perception Bangladesh
Ashik Chowdhury pointed out that investor perception of Bangladesh is often more negative than reality, due to outdated or misleading rankings such as the discontinued World Bank ease of doing business index.
Economic Zones in Bangladesh and Private Sector in Bangladesh
The summit featured field visits to economic zones, showcasing real opportunities for investment in Bangladesh. Special sessions for startups and wide engagement from the private sector in Bangladesh helped build the foundation for collaboration.
Employment and Development in Bangladesh: A National Priority
Referring to Barack Obama’s book The Audacity of Hope, the Chairman emphasized the power of public confidence. He believes investing in Bangladesh is about capital and confidence, but also about long-term employment generation.
MoUs Signed Bangladesh Summit & Actionable Steps
The MoUs signed during the summit represent both short-term actions and long-term ambitions. BIDA has committed to tracking these engagements actively and assisting investors in their journey.
In Summary: BIDA Chairman Ashik Chowdhury Reflects on Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 with Hope
Ashik Chowdhury's closing message was not about celebration, but about accountability, humility, and vision.
As investor interest in Bangladesh grows, and the nation positions itself as a viable destination for private sector investment, the summit represents a powerful beginning — not the end.