Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025: Healthcare
10 April 2025 (Thursday)
Intercontinental Hotel, Dhaka
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Overview
Bangladesh is rapidly emerging as a prime healthcare investment destination, driven by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a $19.4 billion market, 100% FDI allowance, and soaring demand for specialized care and med-tech solutions. With a $5 billion gap in outbound medical spending and fast growth in digital health, the country presents exceptional opportunities in tertiary care, pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, medical devices, mental health, and AI-powered telemedicine. To spotlight these prospects, Inspira will co-facilitate the healthcare segment of the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 on April 10 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dhaka bringing together global investors, innovators, and policymakers to explore strategic partnerships and shape the future of healthcare in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
Date:
April 10th, 2025
Time:
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Venue:
InterContinental Dhaka
Pre-Book Report: Bangladesh's Healthcare Sector Coming of Age
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Speakers: Panel 1
Sajid Amit
Moderator - Director, CES, ULAB & Regional Director, Water.org
Futoshi Kono
Panel Member - Director, Ship International Hospital
Martin Holtmann
Panel Member - IFC's Country Manager for Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal
Hak Sun Kim
Panel Member - Professor, Yonsei University Health System
Dr. A M Shamim
Panel Member - Founder/ Managing Director of Labaid Group
Syed Omar Kabir
Panel Member - Renata's General Manager of Pharmaceutical Business & Operations
Spotlight Speakers
Abdul Muktadir
Chairman and Managing Director of Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Andrew Ian Smith
Board Director at AKS Khan Pharmaceuticals Ltd, CEO (Asia) and CRO (China) at Harbr
Dr. Shoeb Ahmed
Professor and Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at BUET
Jan Rumi
Honorary consul of Morocco and Bangladesh for the State of Hawaii
Md. Abdur Razzaq
Founder and Chairman at JMI Group, Bangladesh
Investors
Program Schedule
| Time | Session | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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1:45 PM – 2:00 PM |
Guest Arrival & Registration |
15 minutes |
Participants check in, network informally, and take their seats before the session starts.
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2:00 PM – 2:05 PM |
Opening Address |
5 minutes |
A brief welcome speech by the Segment Host or Segment Partner Representative. |
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2:05 PM – 2:20 PM |
Keynote Speech: The Future of Healthcare Investments in Bangladesh |
15 minutes |
Speaker: Sylvana Quader Sinha, Founder, Chair, & CEO, Praava Health Will address the healthcare sector investment potential and future vision of the sector in Bangladesh. |
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2:20 PM – 3:10 PM |
Panel Discussion: Unlocking Healthcare Investment Potential |
45 minutes |
Panelists: (Tentative) 1. Martin Holtmann, Country Manager, IFC 2. A M Shamim, Founder & Managing Director, Labaid Group 3. Futoshi Kono, Director, Ship International Hospital, Japanese FDI 4. Dr. Hak Sun Kim, Professor, Spine Section, Department of Orthopedic Surgery | Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health 5. Syed Omar Kabir, General Manager, Renata Pharmaceuticals PLC MODERATOR: Sajid Amit, Investment Banking Expert |
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3:10 PM – 3:20 PM |
Sector Report Launch |
10 minutes |
Investors share their perspective on the investment potential of Bangladesh and reflect on the panel 1 discussion + Healthcare sector report unveiling |
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3:20 PM – 4:10 PM |
Bangladesh as a Future Biotech Hub: Opportunities and Challenges |
50 minutes |
Panelists: 1. Yuji Wagata, Chief Representative | Toyota Tsusho Bangladesh 2. Dr. Abed Chaudhury, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Genofax® Life Sciences 3. Fabrice Gachot, Senior Business Development Leader – Enterprise Solutions, Cytiva 4. Sadaf Saaz,Founder and CEO, EskeGen 5. Sajid Rahman, Managing Partner, myAsiaVC Moderator: Dr. Syed Muntasir Mamun, Chief Innovation Officer & Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh |
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4.10 PM – 4:30 PM |
Networking Break & Refreshments |
20 minutes |
Refreshments and an informal networking break, where participants can engage in conversation, and investors and investees may set up on-the-spot one-on-one meetings to discuss collaboration and partnership opportunities. |
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4:30 PM – 5.00 PM |
Spotlight Session &
Investment Matchmaking & Regulator Meetings |
30 minutes |
Spotlight Session: This session will feature: – Dr. Shoeb Ahmed, Project Director of BUET-ABRI at the Chemical Engineering department at BUET. – Jonathan Abeywickrema, Director of Impact Partners at Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) who will share their insights on the growth potential of the healthcare industry in Bangladesh. Investment Matchmaking: The investment matchmaking session will offer a dedicated space with private meeting booths for one-on-one meetings between investors and healthcare companies. Regulator Meetings: This session will facilitate direct interactions between foreign stakeholders and key regulatory bodies relevant to the healthcare sector. Representatives from government agencies and regulatory authorities will be available for one-on-one discussions to address investment regulations, compliance requirements, and other policy-related queries. |
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5:00 PM – 5:15 PM |
MoU Signing & Closing Address |
15 minutes |
This session will provide an exclusive opportunity for investors and foreign companies to announce their future commitments in the healthcare sector, gaining significant media coverage and stakeholder support. |
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Muntasir Tahmeed Chowdhury
Managing Director
Inspira Advisory & Consulting Limited
Phone: +8801817759728
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