Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has visited the Investors Expo organised by the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), underlining the government’s efforts to encourage greater foreign investment as Bangladesh prepares for its transition from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
The visit took place at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) in Dhaka ahead of the ‘FICCI FDI Conference 2026: Driving Foreign Investment for Jobs and Prosperity in Bangladesh’, a day-long event that brought together policymakers, business leaders and international investors.
During the tour, the prime minister visited exhibition stalls representing a range of local and international companies.
He also spoke with business representatives about investment opportunities and the country’s evolving business environment.
The conference and accompanying expo are designed to promote Bangladesh as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), with organisers highlighting the role of overseas capital in supporting employment, industrial development and long-term economic growth.
Organisers said, “Bangladesh’s forthcoming graduation from the LDC category presents both opportunities and challenges, making closer engagement between government authorities and investors increasingly important.”
They noted that creating a predictable investment climate and maintaining constructive dialogue with the private sector would be key to sustaining investor confidence.
The event has been arranged to strengthen communication between policymakers and the business community while showcasing investment opportunities across a range of sectors to international investors considering Bangladesh as a destination for future expansion.
Prime Minister Rahman was accompanied during the visit by FICCI President and Berger Paints Bangladesh Managing Director Rupali Haque Chowdhury, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun and representatives of foreign investor groups.
The conference is expected to serve as a platform for discussions on policies and reforms aimed at attracting increased foreign investment, with participants focusing on measures that could support job creation, improve competitiveness and contribute to Bangladesh’s broader economic development objectives.
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