State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam MP has highlighted the strategic role of Bangladesh’s cultural heritage, national identity, and creative industries in strengthening economic diplomacy, trade, and investment.
The Minister made the remarks while attending as the Chief Guest at the plenary session titled “Thematic Three: The New Stage — Government Policy, AI, Creative Industries and Sport” at the Bangladesh Trade and Investment Conference 2026 held 13 June 2026 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka.
Mr. Md. Aminul Haque, State Minister for the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and Mr. Rehan Asif Asad, Advisor (with the status of State Minister) to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications & Information Technology and the Ministry of Science & Technology, attended the session as Special Guests.
The Minister said that in today’s global environment, trade and investment decisions are influenced not only by economic factors but also by a country’s cultural identity, values, and global image.
He emphasized that Bangladesh’s music, literature, cinema, heritage, and creative industries can significantly contribute to building international goodwill and strengthening long-term cultural and economic partnerships.
Highlighting the growing global importance of creative industries, the Minister said that sectors such as digital content, film, design, and cultural tourism are becoming major drivers of economic growth and employment.
He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to developing a supportive ecosystem to transform Bangladesh’s cultural resources into sustainable economic opportunities and invited international partners and investors to collaborate in creative industries and cultural initiatives.
The session was attended by foreign delegates, diplomats, senior government officials, economists, and representatives from the creative and sports sectors.