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BIDA chief says policy uncertainty hurting investment confidence. Investors cite lack of policy continuity and political stability. FY27 budget opportunity. ICT and renewable energy priority. Gas and power shortages acknowledged.
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FICCI President Rupali Chowdhury has called for predictable policies, better logistics, and reliable energy to attract FDI, revealing Bangladesh's FDI-to-GDP ratio is just 0.29% compared to Vietnam's 4.23%. FICCI targets $15 billion annual FDI by 2030.
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China has become Bangladesh's second-largest source of net FDI, accounting for over 18% of total inflows in 2025. Chinese cumulative investment approached $2 billion as focus shifts from infrastructure to industrial manufacturing, including the CEIZ at Anwara.
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The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved two infrastructure contracts worth Tk 3.35 billion under BEZA for the National Special Economic Zone in Mirsarai, Chattogram, including Tk 1.23 billion for roads and Tk 2.12 billion for power networks.
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Turkish textile manufacturer Sanko Group has announced a $300 million investment to build an integrated textile manufacturing facility in Bangladesh's Mirsarai industrial zone, following a meeting with Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on July 28, 2026.
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Bangladesh government has proposed a Tk 661.50 crore project to merge all One Stop Service (OSS) portals into a unified BanglaBiz platform. The initiative, awaiting PMO approval, targets 3-day business approvals by 2030 and includes Unique Business ID (UBID) for all enterprises.
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Bangladesh formally launched construction of the China Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram's Anwara on July 27, 2026. The 800-acre zone targets $1.3 billion in investment and 100,000 jobs, with 30 Chinese companies already committing $500 million.
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The long-delayed Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram's Anwara has officially broken ground. The 800-acre zone is expected to attract $500 million in FDI, create over 100,000 jobs, and reduce RMG production costs by localizing Chinese raw material supply.
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Akij Group has entered Bangladesh's commercial helicopter market through Akij Aviation Limited, launching charter operations with three helicopters — a Bell 505 for medical evac and two Robinson R66 for passenger services. The move aims to offset operating costs while expanding medical transportation access.
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RAK Ceramics Group CEO Abdallah Massaad is visiting Bangladesh to strengthen industry ties and reinforce the strategic importance of the Bangladesh market. He is accompanied by Director Manoj Aheeray and will meet with architects, developers, dealers, and business partners.
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BEPZA zones achieved $8.41 billion in exports in FY26, up 2.2% year-on-year, while attracting a record $718 million in new investment proposals, bucking the national export decline trend.
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The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has warned that Bangladesh must increase annual foreign direct investment nearly sevenfold to $15 billion by 2030 to sustain growth, finance infrastructure, and remain competitive after LDC graduation. Current FDI-to-GDP ratio of 0.29% is the lowest in the region.