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Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025: Healthcare & Pharma

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.

Event Details

The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, organized by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), set for April 7–10, 2025, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dhaka, is a landmark event designed to unlock investment opportunities and position Bangladesh as a premier global investment destination. The summit will bring together global investors, policymakers, industry leaders, and business stakeholders for plenary sessions, sector-focused discussions, B2B matchmaking, showcase booths, and site visits to key economic zones.

With FDI as a top priority, the Chief Advisor, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and BIDA are committed to reducing regulatory barriers and enhancing investor confidence. The event will facilitate direct engagement with government bodies, Fortune 500 companies, and international trade organizations, offering a platform for high-impact partnerships.

Key sectors in focus include Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Renewable Energy, Logistics, Digital Economy, Textiles, Agri-processing, Light Engineering, and Start-Ups & Youth Entrepreneurship.

Date:

April 10th, 2025

Time:

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Venue:

InterContinental Dhaka

Speakers

Key sectors in focus include Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Renewable Energy, Logistics, Digital Economy, Textiles, Agri-processing, Light Engineering, and Start-Ups & Youth Entrepreneurship.

Why Join the Healthcare Sector Segment?

B2B Matchmaking & Investment Opportunities – Connect with hospital chains, pharma leaders, and med-tech innovators for partnerships and acquisitions.
Government & Regulatory Support – Access BIDA, Ministry of Health, and DGDA for FDI incentives, tax benefits, and policy guidance.
One-Stop Service (OSS) Portal – Streamline investment approvals, licensing, and compliance for faster market entry.
Medical Tourism & Digital Health – Invest in specialized care and leverage Bangladesh’s growing digital health and AI-driven healthcare market.
Healthcare Market Insights & Innovation – Discover emerging trends, connect with startups, and expand your reach at the Healthcare Investment Pavilion.

Program Schedule

Time	Session	Duration	Description
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM	Guest Arrival & Registration	15 minutes	Participants check in, network informally, and take their seats before the session starts.
2:00 PM – 2:05 PM	Opening Address	5 minutes	A brief welcome speech by the Segment Host or Segment Partner Representative.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.