Investors Meetup 3.0 Held in Dhaka, Focusing on Halal Industry, Sustainable Development and Foreign Investment

Business Leaders, Policymakers and Investors Discuss Investment-Friendly Environment, FDI Growth and New Investment Opportunities

November 7, 2026, Dhaka: A national-level business summit titled ‘Investors Meetup 3.0’ was held in Dhaka on Saturday, focusing on creating an investment-friendly environment, increasing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and accelerating growth in promising economic sectors.

The day-long event took place at the BIDA Multipurpose Hall, BIDA Bhaban, Agargaon, Dhaka.

Held under the theme “Enhancing Investment-Friendly Ecosystems: Boosting Business Ease, FDI, and New Investment Opportunities in Halal Industries,” the summit discussed the potential of the Halal industry, sustainable industrialization, environmentally responsible investment, ease of doing business, and strategies to attract foreign investment.

The summit was jointly organized by BDFairs.com and JCI Dhaka Achievers, with support from the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), Leather Foundation of Bangladesh (LFB), and Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI).

Government policymakers, senior officials, domestic and international business representatives, industrial entrepreneurs, financial executives, economists, and investors attended the event.

Call for a Coordinated Initiative to Develop the Halal Industry

The inaugural session was attended by Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury (Parvez), President of the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), as the Chief Guest. He discussed industrial modernization and Bangladesh's immense potential in the global multi-trillion-dollar Halal market.

The keynote paper was presented by Dr. Md. Mominul Islam, Assistant Professor of the Department of Business Administration at Daffodil International University.

A dedicated panel discussion was subsequently held, focusing on Halal product certification, regulatory frameworks, export competitiveness, and a proposed roadmap for establishing a dedicated Halal Industry Development Authority in Bangladesh.

The discussion emphasized the importance of effective policies, quality control, international recognition, and stronger public-private coordination to promote the growth of the Halal industry.

Emphasis on Sustainable Industrialization and ESG Investment

The afternoon session featured a discussion titled “Invest in Sustainable Industry and ESG.”

The keynote presentation was delivered by Engr. A. Fattah Asif, Consultant to NCL, SME Foundation, and JICA/APO (Japan).

The session was moderated by Mr. Tareq Rafi Bhuiyan (Jun), Managing Director of New Vision Solutions Ltd. and Immediate Past President of JBCCI.

During the panel discussion, participants highlighted environmentally friendly industrialization, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-based investment, energy efficiency, and the adoption of modern technologies.

Speakers emphasized that industrial enterprises must pay greater attention to sustainable production systems, environmentally friendly technologies, and international standards to remain competitive in the global market.

Discussion on Ease of Doing Business and Attracting Foreign Investment

Another industrial panel session was moderated by Mr. Nasir Khan, Managing Director of Jennys Shoes Ltd. and Vice President of FLAXA.

The discussion focused on reducing business operating costs, eliminating administrative complexities, expediting one-stop investor services, and strengthening public-private partnerships to attract foreign investment.

Participants highlighted the need for transparent and investor-friendly policies, faster service delivery, and effective investment facilitation to create a more competitive business environment in Bangladesh.

Summit Concludes with a Call for Collaborative Action

The closing remarks were delivered by Mr. Rabiul Alam, Secretary General and Board Director of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), and Managing Director of MKK LOGISTICS.

The organizers, BDFairs and JCI Dhaka Achievers, expressed their gratitude to the Chief Guest, special guests, speakers, moderators, panelists, supporting chambers, and delegates for their participation and cooperation.

The organizers stated that recommendations and proposals emerging from the summit would be communicated to policymakers to support improvements in the country's investment climate and create new investment opportunities.

It may be noted that Investors Meetup is a premier national business and investment networking platform designed to connect policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and industry leaders to promote collaboration and investment opportunities.

Jointly Organized By: BDFairs.com and JCI Dhaka Achievers

Supported By: Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), Leather Foundation of Bangladesh (LFB), and Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI).