Investment expo on Nov 8-9

The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is set to host a two-day investment exposition from November 8 at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden marking its 60th anniversary.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the event as the chief guest, announced the FICCI at a press briefing at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka yesterday.

The chamber says the key objective was to highlight its contributions, including policy support, since inception towards developing the country's economy to ensure an enabling business environment.

There will be two plenary sessions on "Green Value Chain" and "Investment Climate: Current Landscape and Mission 2041" where industry practitioners and experts will present their insights.

Two research reports of the chamber -- "Catalysing greater FDI for Vision 2041: Priorities for building a conducive tax system in Bangladesh" and "ESG Excellence: A Chronicle of FICCI Members" -- will also be unveiled at the event.

"We will showcase the success stories of our member companies as well," said Naser Ezaz Bijoy, president of the FICCI.

Currently, the global economy is going through challenges, limiting the inflow of foreign investment. Amidst this situation, it will be possible for the exposition to send a positive message to foreign investors, he said.

"Although overall there are some economic challenges, we want to look at future possibilities," said Mahbub ur Rahman, convener of the event.

The expo will showcase economic resilience, competitiveness, and sectoral investment opportunities of the country in around 40 stalls, he said.

Besides, senior government officials, policymakers, diplomats, development partners, think-tanks, domestic investors and stakeholders will participate, he added.

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) is the event's strategic partner. Mohsina Yasmin, acting executive chairman of Bida, Shwapna Bhowmick, vice president of the FICCI, and TIM Nurul Kabir, executive director, were present at the press briefing.