Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has emphasised Bangladesh’s economic resilience, citing strong GDP growth, declining inflation and renewed investor confidence. Speaking at a reception, he drew attention to the Bangladesh Investment Summit in Dhaka, where over foreign participants from more than 50 countries explored opportunities in one of the world's most promising emerging markets. Touching on bilateral ties, the Ambassador noted the upcoming celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Mexico in 2025. The Embassy of Bangladesh in Mexico hosted the reception recently to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Independence and National Day of Bangladesh. The event was graced by ambassadors and heads of missions from more than 50 countries residing in Mexico, along with senior diplomats, government officials, business leaders, academics, politicians, journalists, representatives of civil society and leaders of the Bangladeshi diaspora. Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe, Director General for Asia-Pacific at the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended as the Guest of Honor. The ceremony commenced with the solemn rendition of the national anthems of Bangladesh and Mexico, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony joined by Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal, and fellow ambassadors. In his welcome speech, Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal paid deep homage to the martyrs and valiant freedom fighters of the 1971 Liberation War. Bangladesh, Türkiye eye stronger trade ties Ambassador Mushfiqul highlighted the significance of the student-led mass movement in July 2024. He reiterated Bangladesh’s unwavering commitment to democracy, justice, and inclusive development. “The spirit of our Liberation War is alive in the hearts of our people,” said the Ambassador. He also commented that “Today, the new Bangladesh under the leadership of Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, is committed to constitutional reform, electoral transparency, judicial independence and good governance.” The guest of honour, Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe also addressed the audience. He lauded Bangladesh's valuable contribution to international peace operations. Gonzalez also recognized the ongoing efforts of the interim government to restore peace and preparation for an inclusive election. In light of current global challenges, he expressed optimism for strengthened collaboration between Mexico and Bangladesh. The reception featured a captivating musical performance by celebrated Bangladeshi artist Nancy, alongside an exquisite showcase of traditional Bangladeshi cuisine. Guests were presented with handcrafted jute bags, ceramic mugs, and glass bowls, embodying Bangladesh’s cultural heritage. Besides, the gift bags included the latest issue of MUNDO Magazine, a prestigious Spanish-language diplomatic publication, which features Bangladesh's July Movement in its the cover page.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus announced on Tuesday that he would host a breakfast meeting for both the Korean and Chinese investors to address any investment-related concerns and fast-track their investment in Bangladesh. The Chief Adviser made these remarks during a meeting with a group of Chinese investors at the State Guest House Jamuna. At least 30 prominent Chinese investors, representing major global companies in sectors such as infrastructure, power, transport, renewable energy, textiles, mobile telecommunications, waste management, logistics, and IT services, attended the meeting, said Chief Adviser’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam. Earlier in the day, several dozen South Korean investors also met with the Chief Adviser. BIDA Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun and SDGs Affairs Principal Coordinator Lamiya Morshed also attended the meeting. The investors are visiting Bangladesh to participate in the ongoing Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025. Prof Yunus said the investment climate, trade and labour-related reforms introduced by the Interim Government would attract more foreign investment to Bangladesh and facilitate the relocation of more Chinese and South Korean manufacturing plants to the country. Hasina’s extradition issue raised but nothing finalised: Foreign Adviser “Over the last eight months, we aimed to make it easier to invest in Bangladesh. The country has never had such a conducive environment for foreign investment before,” said the Chief Adviser. He added that the Executive Chairman of BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority) would host monthly breakfast meetings with Korean and Chinese investors on the 10th of each month. While the meetings will be hosted by BIDA, the Chief Adviser will attend some of them to listen to a wide range of issues raised by the investors. The Chief Adviser also proposed establishing a dedicated hotline and call centre service for foreign investors to register complaints and resolve issues promptly. “Any investor can call this number and register their complaints, and we will respond accordingly,” he said. The delegation was led by Pauline Ngan, Vice President of Mainland Headgear Company Limited, one of the largest companies in the world. Prof Yunus also shared details of his recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where President Xi expressed his administration’s commitment to encouraging top Chinese companies to invest in Bangladesh. Dhaka, Manila to boost bilateral cooperation “I was touched by his gesture,” the Chief Adviser said of President Xi. Officials from the Chinese companies expressed interest in investing in both the dedicated Chinese economic zone in Chittagong and the planned Chinese economic zone in Mongla, where China is set to modernise a seaport. Several companies indicated their intention to establish Bangladesh as their South Asian production and operations hub, responding to the Chief Adviser’s call to transform the country into a top global manufacturing center. “We have a readymade market here, and in addition, you can cater to landlocked countries such as Nepal and Bhutan,” Prof Yunus added. Some of the larger Chinese companies also expressed interest in investing in electric vehicle (EV) transition, lithium-ion battery production,  renewable energy sources such as wind turbines, and offshore photovoltaic solar power generation.

Highly appreciating the current interim government's efforts, Chairman of Youngone Corporation and a pioneer in Bangladesh's readymade garments (RMG) and textile sectors, Kihak Sung on Monday urged the visiting foreign investors to consider Bangladesh as their future investment destination. "You can count on this new administration in Bangladesh," he told the foreign investors, stressing that the interim government is truly serious about ensuring all the facilities for the investors. Kihak Sung said that many governments in the past sought Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) but the current administration is acting in a very effective way. This is for the first time that the KEPZ invited investors from outside officially to look at the facilities and consider their zone for future investment. He invited the foreign investors to invest in the Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in Anowara and beyond taking the advantages that the country offers.

The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicked off in Dhaka on Monday marking a milestone event aimed at reinforcing the country’s commitment to economic progress, investment-friendly policies, and sustainable growth. At the opening session of Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025, Tanveer Ali, Chairman of Constellation Asset Management Company Ltd, delivered the keynote address. Shift towards renewable energy both urgent necessity and strategic investment opportunity: BIDA The session featured a high-level plenary moderated by Sadia Haque, Co-Founder and CEO of Sharetrip, with panelists including Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of BIDA; Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, ICT Division; Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank; Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder, Secretary of the Finance Division; and Shish Haider Chowdhury, Secretary of the ICT Division and Chairman of Startup Bangladesh Ltd. The summit seeks to present a “genuine view” of Bangladesh to global investors by showcasing real stories of investment opportunities across various sectors, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). Delegations from China, the UK, the US, Singapore, South Korea, and India are among the international participants attending the summit, organisers said. Key global figures participating include Baroness Rosie Winterton, UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh; Jarno Syrjälä, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade at Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs; Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World; Óscar García Maceiras, CEO of Inditex; Mike Orgill, Senior Director of Public Policy & Government Relations, APAC at Uber; Kyeongsu Lee, Vice President of Samsung C&T; Jon Omund Revhaug, Executive Vice President and Head of Telenor Asia; and Han Jun-seokt, CEO of Giordano Korea. On the opening day, a delegation of investors visited the Korean Export Processing Zone. They will also visit Mirsarai Economic Zone in Chattogram.  On April 8, participants will tour the Japanese Economic Zone in Araihazar. Tapping US energy market key to easing energy supply shortage: BIDA chief Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will join the summit as chief guest on April 9. Additional highlights include a matchmaking session and a roundtable discussion on global best practices in investment. Key partners for the event include the UNDP, FCDO, Grameenphone, the World Bank, and FICCI—underscoring the collaborative push to drive foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh. An agreement is set to be signed with NASA during the summit, and five domestic and international investors will be honored for their contributions. Stock Market endures worst week since 2020 as China retaliates against Trump’s Tariffs Over 550 top-level officials from more than 40 countries, including Bangladesh, are participating in the event, converging to explore opportunities, share innovative ideas, and celebrate milestones in the country’s investment landscape.

Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun on Sunday said the US administration’s tariff issue before the biggest-ever Bangladesh Investment Summit will have no negative impact, rather the additional push would help Bangladesh create a better environment in around investment attracting the global investors.  “I don’t see any negativity at all. We think significant progress can be brought in around the overall investment climate. Our competitors (countries) are with us on the same boat. Our travel direction will most likely be the same direction that they will travel to. I am not worried at all,” he said while responding to a question at a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, Deputy Press Secretaries Apurba Jahangir and Abul Kalam Azad Majumder were also present at the briefing that highlighted the various aspects of the four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025. Bangladesh is set to host global investors and top executives as the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicks off on Monday, aiming to spotlight the country’s evolving investment landscape, poised for transformative opportunities and unprecedented growth. Global investment leaders, executives and industry pioneers will engage in discussion as Bangladesh redefines the future of investment in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.