Bangladesh to Host Trade, Growth Conference

The government will host a high-level conference titled “Roadmap for Trade, Growth & Economic Diplomacy 2026: Navigating Risks, Leveraging Resilience” in Dhaka on Saturday.

To be organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) at Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel, the day-long conference will bring together senior government leaders, heads of diplomatic missions, development partners, and representatives from the private sector to chart a forward-looking agenda for Bangladesh’s economic engagement.

The conference will feature three thematic sessions – “Policy Compass: Advancing Trade & Investment,” focusing on policy predictability, market access, and investor confidence; “Capital for Growth: Finance, Commerce and Trade,” addressing financing reforms and investment mobilisation; and “New Stage: Government Policy, AI, Creative Industries and Sport,” exploring emerging growth sectors and diversification opportunities.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman – president-elect of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly – will inaugurate the conference.

Participants will include heads of mission accredited to Dhaka, country directors of development partners, and senior representatives from the business community.

The conference is going to be held at a critical juncture of global transitions, risks and uncertainties, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The event aims to foster greater coordination between policy and implementation, enhance Bangladesh’s economic diplomacy, and build stronger partnerships with the international community, reports UNB