US envoy leads Bangladesh delegation to SelectUSA summit
US Ambassador Brent T Christensen is leading a 25-member Bangladeshi business delegation to the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC this week, aiming to boost bilateral trade and investment ties.
The summit runs from 3 to 6 May, according to a statement from US Mission spokesperson Poornima Rai.
The delegation comprises business leaders from sectors including energy, technology, agribusiness, engineering, and business services.
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The 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, hosted by US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, serves as a major platform for foreign direct investment into the United States.
It connects foreign companies with US economic development organisations to facilitate business investment and job creation.
This year's summit, which coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence, will highlight the ongoing role of foreign investment in shaping the future of US innovation and growth, the statement said.
