Foreign Investors Eye Bangladesh’s Key Sectors at Business Summit 2025
At the ongoing Bangladesh Business Summit 2025, international business leaders expressed strong interest in investing across various sectors, including healthcare, education, consumer goods, textiles, pharmaceuticals, light engineering, renewable energy, e-commerce, and agro-processing.
Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), shared these insights during a press briefing on the third day of the summit.
Despite some logistical hurdles with registration, a significant number of foreign investors made their way to the summit, he noted. “Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed today, with global companies like Holcim Group, DP World, and Solar Power Europe among the key participants,” Ashik added.
High-Level Meetings with Muhammad Yunus
CEOs and representatives from various multinational corporations held discussions with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, focusing on potential investment opportunities in Bangladesh’s health and education sectors.
Among the notable figures was Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World — a major port operator in the UAE. According to BIDA, DP World has shown keen interest in managing operations at Bangladesh’s Matarbari Port. To further this initiative, a Bangladeshi delegation is scheduled to visit the UAE to study free trade zones and modern port management practices.
Apparel and Defense Sectors Also in Focus
Prominent global apparel brands were also present at the summit, exploring opportunities in Bangladesh’s thriving garments industry.
When asked about future investment possibilities, BIDA’s chairman stated that Bangladesh is open to setting up facilities for manufacturing military hardware, signaling a broader scope of collaboration with international partners.