US Ambassador in Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen is leading a 25-member Bangladeshi business delegation to the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC aiming to boost bilateral investment and business engagement.

According to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Dhaka today, the delegation is participating in the SelectUSA Investment Summit being held from May 3 to 6 in Washington, DC.

The delegation comprises 25 business leaders from Bangladesh representing key sectors including energy, technology, agribusiness, engineering and business services.

Hosted by US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, the summit is regarded as the premier platform for foreign direct investment (FDI), bringing together international companies and US economic development organizations to facilitate business investment and job creation.

This year’s summit coincides with the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States and will showcase how foreign investment continues to shape the next chapter of American innovation and economic growth.

The initiative is expected to further strengthen economic ties and expand investment opportunities between Bangladesh and the United States, the statement added.