The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Bangladesh, in collaboration with Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ), hosted a high-level investment forum on 13th May 2026, titled as “Unlocking Bangladesh Investment Horizons: A Spotlight on Bangladesh Special Economic Zone.”

The event brought together policymakers, diplomats, regulators, investors, business leaders, development partners, trade bodies, and representatives from both the public and private sectors to discuss Bangladesh’s evolving investment landscape and emerging opportunities for foreign direct investment (FDI).

Through this initiative, HSBC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting international investors and facilitating greater foreign investment into Bangladesh. By connecting global businesses with key stakeholders and showcasing investment-ready opportunities, HSBC highlighted Bangladesh’s increasing attractiveness as a competitive destination for global capital.

HSBC Bangladesh CEO Md Mahbubur Rahman noted that the global investment landscape is shifting from an efficiency-driven model toward one focused on resilience and diversification. He emphasized that platforms such as BSEZ, supported by strong public-private partnerships, provide the stability, agility, and investment-ready environment that international businesses require to scale their operations.

Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ), widely regarded as a model economic zone and one of the country’s most advanced industrial investment platforms. Developed through a public-private partnership between the Governments of Bangladesh and Japan, BSEZ offers world-class infrastructure, reliable utilities, streamlined services, and a business-friendly operating environment designed to meet international investor expectations.

Mr. Chiharu Tagawa, The Managing Director of BSEZ, emphasized that BSEZ is playing a pivotal role in accelerating industrial diversification, job creation, and sustainable economic growth in Bangladesh. He described BSEZ as a world-class industrial platform that provides investors with the infrastructure, connectivity, and operational certainty required for long-term business success.

Speakers highlighted that as global companies increasingly seek resilient and diversified supply chains, Bangladesh is emerging as an attractive destination for manufacturing and industrial investment. Within this context, BSEZ stands out as a benchmark economic zone, offering investors ready-to-operate industrial land, high-quality infrastructure, and a transparent regulatory framework.

The event also featured discussions on Bangladesh’s economic outlook, policy direction, infrastructure readiness, and investment facilitation measures. Participants underscored the importance of continued collaboration among government authorities, financial institutions, development partners, and the private sector to strengthen investor confidence and attract greater levels of foreign direct investment.

Concluding the session, Bida and Beza Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun highlighted the critical role of special economic zones in driving Bangladesh’s next phase of structured industrial growth. He noted that economic zones such as BSEZ provide investors with access to land, infrastructure, and a more predictable business environment, making them central to Bangladesh’s long-term investment strategy.

The forum reinforced BSEZ’s position as Bangladesh’s flagship economic zone for foreign investors and demonstrated HSBC’s continued role in promoting Bangladesh as a competitive and investment-ready destination in the global market.