Regional Conference on Agro-Processing — Rajshahi 2026 key visual
রিজিওনাল কনফারেন্স অন এগ্রো প্রসেসিং — রাজশাহী ২০২৬

Regional Conference on Agro-Processing Rajshahi 2026

A national investment platform connecting investors, corporates, policymakers and regional agro-processors to unlock the value-addition potential of Rajshahi Division.

📅 Tuesday, 04 August 2026 📍 PTI Rajshahi Auditorium 🎟 Free — by registration
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Organisers: Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) & Swisscontact·
Concept, Creative & Execution:Watermark

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Doors open 09:00 · 04 August 2026 · Rajshahi

Mango orchard in Rajshahi Division
About the Conference

Where Bangladesh's agro-processing future meets its most productive belt

Bangladesh produces over 70 million metric tons of agricultural output every year — yet only around a quarter of it is processed. That gap is one of the country's largest untapped investment opportunities, and Rajshahi Division sits at its heart.

Organised by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Swisscontact, this one-day conference brings national investors, conglomerates, financial institutions and policymakers face to face with the region's aggregators, processors and SMEs — to establish market linkages, identify bankable opportunities, and mobilise investment into processing infrastructure.

  • Launch of the evidence-based Investment Positioning Paper on agro-processing
  • Structured dialogue between national investors and regional businesses
  • Investment & innovation exhibition with 5 thematic sector stalls
  • BIDA One Stop Service (OSS) booth for on-site investor facilitation
  • Cross-ministerial leadership presence for coordination and support
🥭 Mango 🥔 Potato 🐟 Fisheries 🍃 Betel Leaf 🥦 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Session Plan

One day. Eleven working sessions.

Tuesday, 04 August 2026 · PTI Rajshahi Auditorium — from registration to the way forward.

Speakers & Guests

Leadership at the table

National decision-makers, sector experts and investment leaders headline RCAP 2026.

Chief Guest
MoA

Honorable Adviser

Ministry of Finance & Planning, Government of Bangladesh

Gracing the conference as Chief Guest, representing the Government's commitment to agricultural value addition, export diversification and farmer-first growth.

Special Guest
EC

Executive Chairman

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)

Leading BIDA's investor-first agenda — presenting the One Stop Service, incentive frameworks and facilitation support for agro-processing investors.

Keynote
SC

Senior Representative

Swisscontact

Delivering the keynote on Bangladesh's agro-processing sector — investment opportunities, value-addition potential and findings of the Investment Positioning Paper.

Programme Chair
DC

Divisional Commissioner

Rajshahi Division

Delivering the closing remarks on behalf of the host district — anchoring the conference in Rajshahi's administrative and development priorities.

Panel
NI

National Investors & Business Leaders

Leading Agro & Food Processing Companies

Chairmen, CEOs and Managing Directors of Bangladesh's foremost agro and food processing groups share perspectives on market potential, financing and technology.

Panel
PD

Policy Dialogue Panelists

Government, Regulators & Development Partners

A moderated national policy dialogue on infrastructure, quality standards and certification, export readiness and sector competitiveness.

Book Your Free Seat

Be in the room where the sector moves forward

Attendance is free of charge but strictly by registration, with approximately 250 seats across government, private sector and international participants. Seats are confirmed on review.

  • Full-day access  All sessions, panel dialogue & publication launch
  • Exhibition entry  5 thematic sector stalls & BIDA OSS booth
  • Networking  Lunch & expo visit with investors and policymakers
  • Investor facilitation  On-site guidance from BIDA representatives

Registration

All fields are required. Confirmation will be sent by email.

Registration closes when capacity is reached. Seat confirmation is subject to organiser review.

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Registration received

Thank you, . Your request for a free seat at RCAP 2026 has been recorded. A confirmation email with your entry details will follow after review by the organising team.

Partners

Organised together, delivered together

A collaboration between government, development partners and Bangladesh's private sector.

Organisers & Concept, Creative & Execution
Organiser

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority — the national investment promotion agency under the Chief Adviser's Office.

Organiser

Swisscontact — catalytic technical assistance for an evidence-based, investment-ready agro-processing ecosystem.

Concept, Creative & Execution

Watermark — creative, communications &event management, delivering RCAP 2026 end to end.

Sponsors
Venue

Primary Teachers Training Institute (PTI) Rajshahi Auditorium

A government-managed, centrally located facility — confirmed as the official venue for RCAP 2026.

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Primary Teachers Training Institute (PTI), Rajshahi

পিটিআই অডিটোরিয়াম, রাজশাহী
12 km from Shah Makhdum Airport
2 km from Circuit House, Rajshahi
Auditorium capacity 300 seats
Dining Separate dedicated dining facility
Guest rest rooms 5 rooms for VIP / guest rest
Exhibition area Separate area for stalls
Parking On-site parking available
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