The Bangladesh Business Summit, touted to be the biggest business event of 2023 in the country, is all set to kick off tomorrow with the aim of showcasing the country's economic potential before a global audience.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the 3-day long summit at 10 am on Saturday at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC).
Apart from this, the premier is expected to inaugurate the ‘Best of Bangladesh Expo’ on the same day.
FBCCI, the apex trade organization of the country is organizing this international summit on its 50th founding anniversary. The summit will highlight the success stories that have set the foundation for Bangladesh's sustainable growth, said an FBCCI media release signed by Tanzid Basunia, head of PR and Communications at the business organization on Friday.
Ministers from seven countries including the United Kingdom (UK), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), China, Bhutan, the United Arab Emirates, CEOs of 12 multinational companies, and more than 200 foreign investors and business leaders from 17 countries of the world are also going to participate in the summit.
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen, Prime Minister's Adviser on Private Industry and Investment Salman F Rahman, higher officials of the government, and business leaders will also be present at the opening ceremony.
The Summit will help to enhance Bangladesh's economic capacity, create new investment opportunities, and promote business expansion in the country. They wish for everyone's cooperation to make this mega event successful and meaningful, said FBCCI President Md Jashim Uddin.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Commerce Ministry, and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) are partnering with the FBCCI for the summit.
There will be three plenary sessions on strategic issues, 13 parallel sessions, business-to-business meets, networking sessions, an open house reception, and guided tours for international delegates.
The summit will consist of a series of thought-leadership sessions focusing on the country's business climate, investment opportunities, and future sustainable impetus.