Pakistan’s Engro CEO meets Dr Yunus; eyes business opportunities in Bangladesh

Abdul Samad Dawood, CEO of Engro Holdings of Pakistan, on Thursday said they are excited about the potential in Bangladesh’s telecommunications sector, and also see a great promise in partnering to help distribute gas from Bhola to fuel industrial growth.

Dawood made the remarks when he met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna to discuss investment opportunities in Bangladesh, reports UNB.

During the meeting, the Engro CEO expressed a strong interest in expanding the company’s footprint in Bangladesh, particularly in the telecommunications and energy sectors, said the Chief Adviser’s press wing.

Welcoming the interest, Chief Adviser Dr Yunus emphasised the importance of sustainable and forward-looking collaboration.

“We should focus on long-term projects that bring improvements to the lives of our people,” he said.

Dawood, who came to join the Bangladesh Investment Summit, praised the four-day long conference, which was hosted by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).

“The BIDA Summit had a human touch—it felt sincere, welcoming, and purposeful. It was remarkable to see so many top companies represented under one roof,” he said.

Prof Yunus encouraged Engro’s leadership to visit Bangladesh again and see the scope for collaboration across sectors.

“I invite you to come again. Bangladesh has a lot to offer—not just to investors, but to the world,” the Chief Adviser added.

Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy for International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi, SDGs Affairs Principal Coordinator Lamiya Morshed and Principal Secretary Siraz Uddin Miah were also present at the meeting.