Bangladesh’s economic future must be built on an investment-centric model rather than unsustainable reliance on debt and money printing, said former commerce minister and BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury at the ‘Foreign Investors Summit 2025’ hosted by BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage. Stressing that the capital market is the only viable source for long-term financing, he urged for political will and policy reforms to attract both domestic and foreign investments. He noted growing investor interest, citing a recent large Japanese delegation visit, and pledged that BNP would prioritize capital market development if elected.
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Foreign portfolio managers at the summit emphasized the importance of sustained political stability, long-term policy, and stronger market infrastructure to maintain investor confidence. They cautioned against instability and called for deeper domestic investor participation. Policy Exchange Bangladesh chairman Dr M Masrur Reaz highlighted Bangladesh’s potential to become the 9th largest consumer market by 2030, leveraging cost competitiveness, digital readiness, and opportunities from global supply chain diversification. Officials noted improved macroeconomic indicators and ranked Bangladesh’s capital market as the third-best performer in Asia in July, presenting a favorable environment for future investments.
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