No official confirmation of Musk coming to Bangladesh, just a rumour: Bida executive chairman

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) is set to host an international investment conference in Dhaka mid-April to attract both local and foreign investments. 

There are ongoing discussions about whether Elon Musk will participate in the event.

Talking to The Business Standard tonight (25 December), Bida Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun dismissed rumours of Elon Musk attending the conference.

"It's a rumor. There is no official confirmation, and I am not aware of any such conversation," he said.

Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has seen significant growth in the markets of his companies and is currently ranked as the richest person in the world.

SpaceX, the space transportation company founded by American entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk, provides internet services to Starlink. Starlink, a satellite internet provider, currently offers broadband connections in over 60 countries.

"It's a rumor. There is no official confirmation, and I am not aware of any such conversation"

Bida Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) is planning to host a large-scale, 5-6 day summit in April of next year to enhance Bangladesh's global brand image. 

This investment conference, currently in preliminary discussions, will feature various meetings, exhibitions, and side events, with a focus on environmental, social, and good governance considerations for sustainable investment attraction.

Two senior Bida officials confirmed to TBS that formal approval for the summit has not yet been granted.

It is still in the preliminary discussion stage, said the officials.