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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.
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called upon foreign investors to expand their footprint in Bangladesh, pledging a business-friendly environment backed by policy reforms, legal protection, and government support. Addressing the FICCI FDI Conference 2026, he pledged to build a $1 trillion economy by 2034.
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The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is building a comprehensive industry database to support investment-friendly policymaking, aiming to provide data-driven insights for attracting and retaining foreign direct investment.
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The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) contributed 17.51% of national exports in FY2025-26, with exports from its zones rising 2.2% to $8.41 billion even as overall national exports declined.
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Chinese companies drove approximately two-thirds of all new investments in Bangladesh's Export Processing Zones during FY2025-26, underscoring China's growing role as a key source of foreign direct investment in the country's manufacturing sector.
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Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) secured a record $718 million in investment proposals in FY2025-26 — a 44% year-on-year increase and the highest in the authority's history. The 36 new projects are expected to generate 75,744 jobs and reinforce the shift toward product diversification in Bangladesh's apparel manufacturing sector.
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Bangladesh Bank has eased foreign borrowing regulations for fully foreign-owned companies, allowing them to more easily obtain loans from parent firms, affiliates, and shareholders. The move aims to attract more FDI by guaranteeing low-cost foreign financing for foreign-owned industrial enterprises.