AmCham, govt join hands to attract $5b new US investment
American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) and the government have agreed to work jointly to facilitate an additional $5 billion in American direct investment into Bangladesh over the next five years.
The target was highlighted during AmCham’s 30th Anniversary gala evening held at a hotel in the capital,according to a press release.
Speaking at the event as chief guest, Commerce, Industries, and Textiles & Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir reiterated the government’s full support for AmCham’s initiative to attract $5 billion in fresh US investment.
He emphasised that incoming investments should translate directly into employment generation, technology transfer, and expanded economic opportunities for Bangladesh.
Highlighting the need for an investor-friendly environment, the Minister stressed the importance of policy predictability, consistency, ease of doing business, and efficient trade facilitation.
He acknowledged that AmCham’s increasingly vital role in policy advocacy and as a bridge between the government and the private sector.
Speaking as a Special Guest, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen praised AmCham’s 30-year legacy of advancing bilateral commercial ties.
“I am confident that as Bangladesh delivers on its commitments in the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, we will see even more positive outcomes in the next 30 years and beyond,” he said.
Earlier in his opening remarks, AmCham President Syed Mohammad Kamal highlighted the Chamber’s evolution into a robust platform for business and bilateral economic partnership.
Outlining future priorities, Kamal stressed the need for a clear 2-year energy roadmap with six-month milestones, an enabling investment climate, stronger intellectual property rights, cybersecurity measures, and the tangible implementation of regulatory reforms.
The milestone event also marked the launch of the “AmCham Excellence Award,” announced by AmCham Vice President and MetLife Bangladesh CEO Ala Uddin Ahmad, to honor outstanding contributions across sectors.
AmCham Executive Committee Member Habib Bhuiyan delivered the closing remarks, expressing gratitude to participating dignitaries, member companies, and partner institutions for their three-decade-long support.
