Bangladesh Investment Webinar Describes Changes to Encourage Economic Development and Investor Trust
On October 30, 2024, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) hosted a "State of Investment Climate" webinar, drawing over 350 global business leaders, investors, and non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs). Key government figures, including Executive Chairman of BIDA and BEZA, Mr. Ashik Chowdhury, and Mr. Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy on International Affairs, participated in a fireside chat addressing initiatives to enhance the investment landscape.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Chowdhury expressed gratitude for the support received since his recent appointment, highlighting his “demanding Nobel Prize-winning head of state” as a catalyst for ambitious economic reforms. He introduced "project ambassador," a new initiative aimed at improving engagement with existing investors by as...