It is time for Bangladesh to set the strategic path of progress to achieve the goal to become a developed nation and materialise the plan to establish a Golden Bengal, FBCCI President Md Jashim Uddin said today.

The chief of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) made the comment at a press conference at InterContinental Dhaka to share the time schedule of Bangladesh Business Summit 2023.

The FBCCI will host the three-day summit, which will start on March 11 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital, as part of the celebration of FBCCI's 50th founding anniversary in partnership with the government of Bangladesh.

The summit will highlight the success story that has set the foundations for the sustainable growth trajectory of Bangladesh, Jashim Uddin said.

It will showcase the dynamic business investment opportunities and the improvements and business environment reforms, and gain insights into the investment priorities of the global investors to improve policy.

The summit will also facilitate the exchange of investment success stories and good practices among investors, he added.

The foreign affairs ministry, the commerce ministry and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority 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, open house reception and guided tours for international delegates.

The summit will feature 'CNN Experience' which will comprise of a series of thought-leadership sessions focusing on the country's business climate, investment opportunities, and future sustainable impetus.