BIDA introduces ‘Innovation’ category in Investment Award

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The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has announced a new category - Innovation - in its prestigious Excellence in Investment Award to recognise innovation-driven enterprises shaping the country's investment landscape.

Firms engaged in innovation-led sectors have been invited to apply online at https://bida.gov.bd/ and https://summit.bida.gov.bd/. The application deadline is today (Thursday).

The Excellence in Investment Award is a flagship initiative of the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, scheduled to be inaugurated on April 9 at InterContinental Dhaka.

Starting this year, the award will honour outstanding contributions across four categories - Local Investment; Foreign Investment; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG); and the newly introduced Innovation.

It celebrates enterprises demonstrating excellence in areas such as investment scale, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, employment generation, and now, breakthrough innovation and entrepreneurial impact.

"We are excited to spotlight the growing role of start-ups and innovation in Bangladesh's economic journey. By adding this category, we aim to encourage risk-takers, disruptors, and visionaries who are building the industries of tomorrow," said BIDA Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury.

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