Bangladesh is set to host its first-ever Trade and Investment Conference 2026 in June, a major initiative aimed at boosting foreign investment and strengthening economic resilience ahead of its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
The daylong conference will be held on 13 June at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka. It is being jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority under the theme “Navigating Risks - Unlocking Resilience.”
A high-level preparatory meeting for the event was held on Monday, chaired by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam.
According to the foreign ministry, the conference will bring together senior government officials, foreign diplomats based in Dhaka, representatives of multilateral development agencies, business leaders and private sector stakeholders.
The event is expected to host around 350 delegates and will feature plenary discussions and roundtable sessions covering trade policy, investment frameworks, financing and capital mobilisation, market access, industrial competitiveness, artificial intelligence, creative industries and sports development.
Officials said the initiative comes at a crucial time as Bangladesh prepares to graduate from LDC status in November 2026 while simultaneously advancing negotiations on bilateral trade and investment agreements with several partners.
The conference will also focus on attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), improving export competitiveness and strengthening the country’s ability to adapt to global economic uncertainties.
Organisers said the platform is expected to serve as a key forum for policy dialogue between government and international investors, helping position Bangladesh as a more attractive investment destination in the coming years.
