Dhaka, April 7 — The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, scheduled to commence on Monday, includes a special segment on renewable energy slated for April 9. This session aims at increasing the uptake of renewable energies and ensuring accessible, eco-friendly power options as part of sustained economic development over the long term.
This four-day conference gathers international investors, corporate executives, government officials, and forward-thinking individuals for discussions, insights, and guidance.
The stock market experienced a decline in Dhaka but saw an increase in Chittagong on the first trading day following Eid.
Bangladesh finds itself at a “pivotal moment” in its shift towards cleaner energy sources, increasingly focusing on renewables to boost energy security, strengthen economic resilience, and promote environmental sustainability.
With electricity demand continuing to rise, the transition towards solar, wind, hydropower and waste-to-energy solutions has become both an urgent necessity and a strategic investment opportunity, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
Titled “Harnessing Renewable Energy: Unleashing Bangladesh’s Potential for a Sustainable Energy Shift,” the event will be co-organized by the European Union (EU), BIDA, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The organizers state that this session will be a top-tier platform for global investors, policy makers, and industry experts to examine investment prospects, regulatory structures, and eco-friendly financial tools designed to hasten Bangladesh’s shift towards cleaner energy sources.
The event will kick off with a high-level panel discussion, succeeded by B2B matchmaking sessions aimed at linking both domestic and foreign investors with governmental bodies and financial organizations. These interactions are intended to cultivate strategic alliances and open up fresh avenues for investments.
The discussions will focus on policy improvements and changes to the investment climate aimed at enhancing Bangladesh’s business atmosphere. This includes developing supportive frameworks designed to draw international funding towards renewable energy ventures. Additional critical topics encompass land accessibility, bolstering resistance against climatic shifts, and overcoming infrastructural hurdles as part of expanding eco-friendly power programs and securing financial backing.
Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Advisor for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, will present the keynote speech, whereas Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to Bangladesh, Michael Miller, will offer introductory comments. Joining as panelists will be Jarno Syrjala, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade from Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs; Mate Heisz, COO of SolarPower Europe; Michael Steidl, who leads the EIB representation in South Asia; Sarah Negro, Global Public Affairs Manager at H&M Group; Tanveer Mohammad, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Grameenphone and Telenor Group; Jalal Ahmed, Chairperson of BERC (Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission), and Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, Chairman & CEO of PRAN-RFL Group. The discussion will take place at the InterContinental Hotel.
In the B2B sector, we will host a rapid networking event. Participants will move between themed discussion tables focused on various stakeholders: representatives from Europe’s private sector/EuroCham, entities within the local business community/organizations, governmental organizations responsible for regulation, and financial institutions along with export credit agencies.
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This structure aims to simplify initial meetings, foster cooperation, and enable discussions about investments.
Following the session, EuroCham Bangladesh will host a reception to encourage further informal networking and business connections.
BIDA observed that the renewable energy sector in Bangladesh is experiencing significant growth.
As the demand grows and government policies provide support, the nation is progressively moving forward with investments in clean energy.
The summit, as stated by BIDA, keenly emphasizes networking and high-growth areas such as renewable energy, the digital sector, along with traditional industries like agriculture, healthcare, and textiles. This event signifies the start of Bangladesh’s new era.