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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.
💼 Investment & FDI
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.
💼 Investment & FDI
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.
💼 Investment & FDI
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.
💼 Investment & FDI
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.
💼 Investment & FDI
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.