Despite substantial spending, many digitisation initiatives have turned into opportunities for rent-seeking rather than reform.
It remains unclear if the summit’s promises will bring real change, and consequently greater investments, or simply fade away like many before them
We have the potential to be a globally competitive country politically and economically.
Bangladesh need not be like Singapore right now. Rather, it needs to understand how a country like Vietnam has been accelerating its pace of development.
Giordano Korea CEO sees ‘familiar signs of promise’ as he plans a factory in economic zone
The recently concluded Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has yielded investment declaration worth Tk 3,100 crore, says Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
Can we finally deliver on the promises made?
There is a silent, growing consensus about the kind of leadership this country needs.
Both broad reforms and targeted interventions are necessary
Can we finally deliver on the promises made?
There is a silent, growing consensus about the kind of leadership this country needs.
Both broad reforms and targeted interventions are necessary
The four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit concluded yesterday, creating interest among foreign investors, but they raised concerns over access to resources, policy continuity and corruption.
The founder of Korean EPZ praises the steps taken by the chief adviser
Kihak Sung, chairman of Youngone Corporation and a pioneer in Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) and textile sectors, was awarded honorary citizenship of Bangladesh yesterday for his outstanding contributions to the industry and the country’s economy.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged global investors to do business in Bangladesh because the country is the best place for investment.
Foreign investors and global brands reaffirmed their commitment to Bangladesh yesterday, voicing confidence in the country’s economic prospects and policy environment at the Bangladesh Investment Summit in Dhaka.
The Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025 took place on April 9 as part of the ongoing Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka. The event spotlighted 30 youth-led ventures from across the country, offering a platform for entrepreneurs to present their innovations and business models to investors and industry observers.
World Bank report on Bangladesh's investment prospects should be taken seriously
