Foreign investors express keen interest in Bangladesh: BIDA

Foreign investors have shown strong interest in investing in Bangladesh after visiting the Japanese Special Economic Zone in Araihazar, a flagship project that is now ready for manufacturing industry setup, according to BIDA.

“We are highlighting the experiences of the existing foreign investors to the new ones visiting during the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025,” said Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), at a press briefing on the second day of the summit.

He provided a gist of the two-day programme and shared the views of both local and international investors who visited various Economic Zones in Chattogram and Narayanganj.

The BIDA chief said the government is actively gathering suggestions and feedback from participants to shape the next strategic plan aimed at attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI).

In response to a question, he mentioned that investors from countries such as South Korea and China are preparing to announce investment plans based on insights gained during the summit.

“But, attracting foreign investment goes beyond a single summit. The interim government must present a compelling image of a ‘New Bangladesh’ to leave a lasting impression on global investors,” he added.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, along with media team members and officials, attended the briefing.