Written by The Banking Post
Dhaka, April 7 — The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 opened today at the InterContinental Dhaka, bringing together government officials, regulators and industry leaders to chart the country’s economic and technological future.
The inaugural session featured a panel discussion moderated by the Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, Ashik Chowdhury. Joining him were Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank; Faiz Ahmad Taiyab, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology; and Shish Haider Chowdhury, Secretary of the Information and Communication Technology Division.
Faiz Ahmad Taiyab told delegates that the interim government is moving swiftly to shield Bangladeshis from future internet shutdowns. He said work is underway to declare internet access a civic right and to amend controversial clauses of the Telecommunication Act 2001. He also noted that current NGSO guidelines lack any shutdown provisions, underscoring the government’s commitment to uninterrupted connectivity.
Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur highlighted the booming fintech sector as a key growth engine. Citing bKash as a benchmark, he expressed his ambition to see at least ten homegrown unicorns emerge over the coming years, reinforcing Bangladesh’s position on the global startup map.
ICT Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury outlined plans for a new “Fund of Funds,” designed to pool public and private capital for strategic investments in technology, infrastructure and innovation. He said the mechanism will accelerate funding flows to high-potential ventures and strengthen the overall investment ecosystem.
The summit continues through April 8 with sector-specific workshops on green finance, digital infrastructure and regulatory reform, as Bangladesh positions itself to attract greater foreign direct investment and foster sustainable economic growth.
