Govt focuses on 4 priorities to boost investment: BIDA Chief

The government is concentrating on four key priorities to create a more business-friendly environment for investors, said Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), reports BSS.

In an interview with BSS at Investment Building in Dhaka, he said the focus areas include accelerating high-impact investment projects, improving and expanding One-Stop Services, addressing investor concerns and building a strong pipeline of large-scale investments.

“Even though this is an interim administration, we are determined to keep up the momentum. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring that investors feel supported and confident that Bangladesh offers a secure and profitable environment,” he said.

Reflecting on the recently concluded Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, held from April 7 to 10, BIDA chief said the event was a success in meeting the government’s objectives.

According to him, it attracted considerable interest from international and local investors, as well as development partners and stakeholders.

He noted that participants expressed a strong desire to explore investment opportunities in sectors such as renewable energy, information technology, manufacturing, infrastructure and healthcare.

“The summit confirmed that the global business community sees Bangladesh as a promising investment destination,” he said.

Ashik Chowdhury added that the summit also allowed the government to highlight its progress in developing investor-friendly policies and infrastructure. As a result, a substantial pipeline of potential investors has been created. “We are encouraged by the outcomes and are committed to converting these into real, on-the-ground investments,” he said.

Following the summit, the government is maintaining close engagement with potential investors. A comprehensive database of participants has been developed, and tailored support is being offered based on their individual investment journeys. The goal is to provide continuous support throughout their decision-making process to turn interest into actual investment.

On whether the government will implement the policy suggestions received during the summit, Ashik Chowdhury confirmed that it will. “Investors are our partners, and their feedback is crucial,” he said.

He noted that many of the recommendations align with the government’s strategic focus areas, such as renewable energy, digital transformation, sustainable textiles, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and agro-processing.

Initial investment proposals from the summit amount to Tk 3,100 crore (Tk 31 billion), with several more in the pipeline. A total of 415 foreign delegates from 50 countries attended the four-day event.