BIDA Investment Summit 2025: Comprehensive Participant Overview
The BIDA Investment Summit 2025 drew over 520 companies and institutions from more than 32 countries worldwide to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh. The largest edition of the summit to date, it brought together global investors spanning all sectors — manufacturing, energy, ICT, finance, and infrastructure. This article organizes the participant list by country and sector, and summarizes the key presentation sessions.
From Korea, 25 companies participated through the Korea Pavilion organized by KOTRA Dhaka, resulting in over 120 confirmed one-on-one business meetings — a 40% increase year-on-year, reflecting the rapidly growing interest of Korean companies in Bangladesh investment.
Participant Breakdown by Country
Asian participants were the most numerous, with China, Japan, Korea, and India emerging as the four leading countries, collectively accounting for approximately 55% of all participants. European representation was led by the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, while the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar participated most actively from the Middle East.
| Country | Companies | Primary Interests | Key Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 85 | Textiles, Construction, Energy | CHEC, Huawei, ZTE |
| Japan | 60 | Automotive, Electronics, Infrastructure | Honda, JICA, Sumitomo |
| Korea | 25 | Textiles, Electronics, Construction | Korea Corp, Korea Trading, Korea Construction C |
| India | 55 | Pharmaceuticals, IT, Agriculture | Tata, Infosys, Sun Pharma |
| UK | 30 | Finance, Energy, Consulting | HSBC, BP, PwC |
| Germany | 20 | Machinery, Automotive, Energy | Siemens, BMW |
| UAE | 25 | Real Estate, Energy, Logistics | DP World, Mubadala |
| Singapore | 18 | Finance, Logistics, ICT | Temasek, DBS |
Participant Classification by Sector
Breaking down participants by sector, manufacturing accounted for the largest share (35%), followed by energy and infrastructure (25%), ICT and digital (15%), finance and services (15%), and agri-food (10%). Manufacturing investment interest — particularly for EZ tenancy — was the highest of any category.
Korean Participating Companies — Detailed List
The Korea Pavilion organized by KOTRA Dhaka included 6 large corporations, 8 mid-sized enterprises, and 11 small-to-medium enterprises. Korean companies showed the highest interest in establishing manufacturing facilities in economic zones, energy infrastructure projects, and ICT solution exports.
| Company | Sector | Participation Purpose | Meeting Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Electronics | Electronics | Exploring production base expansion | MoU signed with BEZA |
| Korea Trading Corporation | Textiles | Factory expansion investment | EZ site confirmed |
| Korea Construction C | Construction | PPP project pursuit | Road construction LOI signed |
| KEPCO | Energy | Power plant project | Gas power MoU signed |
| Sae-A Trading | Textiles | New fabric factory establishment | Investment letter of intent submitted |
| Korea SDS | ICT | Smart factory solutions | Hi-Tech Park tenancy under review |
| Korea Steel International | Steel/Trading | Steel distribution | Joint venture negotiations |
| 코리아GS Energy | Energy | LNG project | Joint venture feasibility review |
Key Presentation Session Summaries
Of the 18 industry sessions and 12 keynote presentations delivered during the summit, the following are the key presentations most relevant to Korean companies.
Networking and Follow-Up Action Guide
Follow-up actions after the summit represent the critical bridge to actual investment. Business cards and contacts obtained during one-on-one meetings must be systematically managed, and concrete implementation plans must be developed for any MoUs or LOIs executed.