Govt to bring diplomats, business leaders together to boost economic ties

The government will host a high-level conference on trade, investment and economic diplomacy in Dhaka on Saturday as Bangladesh seeks to strengthen its economic engagement amid growing global uncertainties.

Titled “Roadmap for Trade, Growth & Economic Diplomacy 2026: Navigating Risks, Leveraging Resilience,” the one-day conference will take place at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organising the event in collaboration with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).

The conference will bring together senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions, development partners and private-sector representatives to discuss strategies for boosting trade, investment and economic growth.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, who also serves as president-elect of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, will inaugurate the conference.

Heads of mission accredited to Dhaka, country directors of development partners and senior business leaders will attend the event.

The conference will feature three thematic sessions. The first, “The Policy Compass – Advancing Trade & Investment,” will focus on policy predictability, market access and investor confidence.

The second session, “Capital for Growth – Finance, Commerce and Trade,” will examine financing reforms and investment mobilisation.

The third session, “The New Stage – Government Policy, AI, Creative Industries and Sport,” will explore emerging growth sectors and opportunities for economic diversification.

The government is holding the conference at a time when countries around the world face economic transitions, geopolitical risks and market uncertainties.