It gives me great pleasure to convey my warm greetings and best wishes to the organizers, participants, and distinguished guests of the International investment and digital finance fair-2026, being held in Washington, DC, under the timely and significant theme “Building Pathways for Secure Remittance and Strategfc Investment. ”

Remittance flows are a vital pillar of Bangladesh’s economic stability and development. The sustained contribution of our global diaspora, particularly the dynamic Bangladeshi community in the United States—has been instrumental in strengthening foreign exchange reserves, supporting household livelihoods, and advancing inclusive growth. In this context, the initiative of In Search of Root Foundation to establish a global platform connecting policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, investors, and diaspora leaders is both timely and strategically significant.

Bangladesh Bank remains firmly committed to ensuring secure, transparent, and efficient remittance systems through sound regulation, digital innovation, and robust compliance, while fostering an enabling environment for productive investment, financial inclusion, and sustainable long-term growth. Platforms such as this Fair meaningfully advance these objectives by promoting dialogue, knowledge exchange, and international cooperation.

I am confident that the discussions, policy engagements, and networking opportunities at this Fair will generate valuable insights and practical partnerships that will advance global remittance governance and unlock new avenues of responsible investment across emerging and developed markets alike.

I extend my sincere appreciation to the organizers and all participating institutions for their dedication in convening this important international forum. I wish the International investment and digital finance fair-2026 every success and look forward to its positive impact on global financial collaboration and development.