DHAKA - The four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicked off on Monday, bringing together hundreds of investors, policymakers and businesses from China and other countries to explore the country's expanding investment landscape.

Organized jointly by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), the summit seeks to spotlight Bangladesh's economic potential, highlight investment opportunities, and foster global partnerships.

On the opening day, an exposition titled Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025 was held in Dhaka to discuss investment opportunities and challenges faced by investors.

Also on Monday, as part of the summit opening, a 60-member business delegation visited two major economic zones in Bangladesh's southeastern Chattogram region.

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Delegates attended presentations and visited several factories where they were briefed on investment potentials in Bangladesh.

"We're attaching very much importance to Chinese investment," Khandoker Azizul Islam, executive member of BIDA, told Xinhua on the sidelines of a presentation event at the National Special Economic Zone in Mirsarai on the outskirts of Bangladesh's Chattogram seaport city.

Azad Majumder, deputy press secretary to the Bangladeshi chief adviser, said they expect to boost exports and bring investment and development support from China in line with the interim government's efforts to attract more foreign investment.

He said that the interim government has already given necessary directives to the relevant authorities to remove all bottlenecks in investments and provide a seamless and efficient service experience for investors, reinforcing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's commitment to fostering an investment-friendly environment in the country.

In order to provide smooth, efficient and uniform investment service, the interim government has already introduced a one-stop service so that investors in Bangladesh can avail of hassle-free services, he added.

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He expressed the hope that the summit will pave the way for more foreign direct investment (FDI) from China and other countries, as many investors have flocked to the event, proving a boon for Bangladesh.

More than 550 foreign investors from some 50 countries have registered, alongside 2,500 local participants, to attend the summit, converging to explore opportunities, share innovative ideas, and celebrate milestones in the country's investment landscape.

Delegations from Australia, China, India, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, Britain, and the United States are among the international participants attending the summit, organizers said.

The participation of lots of Chinese companies in this summit showcases the continuous development of the Belt and Road Initiative and highlights the vitality and dynamism constantly emerging from Bangladesh, said Chinese entrepreneur Ge Qingzhen.

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He said the "world of three zeros" advocated by Yunus is in line with the aspirations of Chinese enterprises, some of which are now keenly interested in seizing fresh opportunities in Bangladesh by joining investment summits like this.

Yunus will formally inaugurate the summit on April 9, which focuses on key investment sectors, including the digital economy, textiles, agriculture and agro-processing and healthcare.

Additional highlights will include a matchmaking session and a roundtable discussion on global best practices in investment.