09 APRIL 2025

2:00 pM - 6:30 PM

Grand Ball Room, INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL, DHAKA

Renewable Energy

Unlocking Bangladesh’s Potential for a Green Energy Transition

Bangladesh Investmet Development Authority

OVERVIEW

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition, prioritizing renewable energy to strengthen energy security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. With electricity demand on the rise, the shift toward solar, wind, hydropower, and waste-to-energy solutions is both an urgent necessity and a strategic investment opportunity.

The Renewable Energy session at Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, organized by the European Union (EU) in collaboration with BIDA and UNDP, will serve as a premier platform for global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and green financing solutions that will accelerate Bangladesh’s clean energy transformation. The session will open with a high-level panel discussion, followed by B2B matchmaking sessions designed to connect local and international investors with government authorities and financial institutions, facilitating strategic partnerships and new investment opportunities.

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS

Scaling Renewable Energy Adoption

Securing affordable and sustainable energy sources for long-term economic growth

Policy & Investment Climate

Strengthening Bangladesh’s business environment and investment framework to attract international capital for renewable energy projects

Challenges & Solutions

Addressing land constraints, climate resilience, and infrastructure challenges to scale up green energy projects

Green Financing

Unlocking financing solutions, including the EU-funded Bangladesh Renewable Energy Facility and Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs)

KEY INVESTMENT AREAS

Utility-Scale Solar & Wind Power

Development of large-scale solar farms and onshore & offshore wind projects

Rooftop & Distributed Solar Solutions

Investment in rooftop solar for industrial, commercial, and residential use

Hydropower & Waste-to-Energy Initiatives

Facilitating cross-border renewable energy trade and exploring policy frameworks for integrating hydropower into Bangladesh’s energy mix

Grid Modernization

Investments in smart grid technology to improve energy efficiency.

SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

OPENING REMARKS:

H.E. Mr. Michael Miller

Ambassador and Head of Delegation, Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh

REMARKS:

Jarno Syrjälä

Under-Secretary of State for International Trade, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

PANEL DISCUSSION:

MODERATOR:

Máté Heisz

Chief Operating Officer SolarPower Europe

PANEL MEMBER:

Michael Steidl

Head of the EIB Regional Representation to South Asia

Panel Member:

Sarah Negro

Global Public Affairs Manager,
H&M Group

Panel Member:

Tanveer Mohammad

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer,
Grameenphone and Telenor Group

PANEL MEMBER:

Jalal Ahmed

Chairman,
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)

PANEL MEMBER:

Ahsan Khan Chowdhury

Chairman & CEO,
PRAN-RFL Group

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

The B2B segment will include a speed networking session, where participants will rotate through thematic tables focused on European private sector/EuroCham, local private sector/associations, government regulatory authorities, and financial institutions/Export credit agency. This will allow networking, introductions, and collaboration opportunities.

Afterwards, EuroCham Bangladesh will host a reception for further informal networking and business connections.