Dhaka, April 7 -- The recent decisions by the US government regarding tariffs will not impact the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, according to Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).

"I do not foresee any negative effects at all. We believe significant progress can be made in improving the overall investment climate. Our competitors are in the same position as us.

Our direction of travel will likely align with theirs. I am not concerned," he said during a media briefing on Sunday at the Foreign Service Academy.

BIDA Executive Chairman also noted, "Investment decisions are long-term; a small change will not alter these decisions overnight."

The briefing, which highlighted...