BIDA chief says summit aimed to improve global perception, not secure instant investment dealsThe interim government has spent Tk 14.5 million on this year’s Investment Summit to change what it described as a “deep-rooted negative narrative” among global investors about Bangladesh. The summit featured 130 speakers and panellists and hosted 150 official meetings between investors and BIDA representatives. Two major investment announcements were made during the event: China’s Handa Group and local startup ShopUp pledged a combined investment of Tk 31 billion. The summit was supported by the European Union, UNDP, HSBC Bank, the Dutch Embassy, LightCastle Partners, Sajida Foundation and Eastern Bank Limited. The World Bank, FICCI and UNDP, as event partners, contributed a combined total of nearly Tk 50 million.

Source: bd News24 April 13, 2025 15:17 UTC