According to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida), the four-day summit, jointly organised by Bida and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority, received initial investment proposals worth Tk 3,100 crore.

The Uber executive pointed to recent meetings with the interim government as evidence of a policy direction aimed at building meaningful partnerships, especially with companies that have maintained a sustained presence in Bangladesh.

Such engagement is timely, he noted, as countries around the world are vying for foreign direct investment and striving to position themselves as centres for innovation.

He said that the government's attention to platforms like Uber was not merely symbolic but strategic. "These interactions show a willingness to embrace global best practices, consider policy reforms, and unlock new avenues for growth."

Orgill also welcomed the tone of recent public statements from government officials, noting that their focus on digitisation, inclusive growth, and youth employment closely aligns with Uber's mission and broader goals for a digital economy.

"It's very exciting to see how the government is focused on attracting international investment," he said after a meeting of US delegation with Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin.

"It's also very encouraging to see them spend time with companies like Uber that have been in the market for some time and continue to develop that partnership."

"I think it is a really important signal to investors like us. It was also exciting to hear -- I am not sure if you saw some of the speeches -- the forward-looking ideas the interim government presented. So yes, I was very happy to be here."

Beyond government relations, Uber's experience on the ground points to strong market fundamentals. Despite the evolving nature of urban mobility, demand for Uber's services in Bangladesh continues to rise, backed by an engaged and growing customer base.

"This momentum shows that the Bangladesh market is not only emerging, it is expanding," Orgill said.

He credited much of this growth to the country's youthful and tech-savvy population.

With a median age under 30, the country offers fertile ground for mobile-first services. There is a rising demand for digital platforms that improve daily convenience and connectivity -- ideal conditions for companies like Uber that depend on flexible workforces and digitally fluent users.

At the same time, key macroeconomic trends are also moving in the right direction. Urbanisation is accelerating, fuelling demand for accessible, reliable, and cost-effective transport.

From Uber's perspective, these are not future possibilities but present realities shaping operations and expanding the user base.

"We continue to have a strong business here," Orgill said. "Consumers are increasingly using the app. So, I see it as a robust market for us. And I think the macroeconomic conditions here are pretty inspiring."

"Look at the population growth, the age of the population. There is a really young, talented workforce. Digital penetration is growing. All these factors make Bangladesh a growing market for any industry. From Uber's perspective, there is a lot to be excited about."

He said another key enabler has been the improvement of digital infrastructure.