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23 news articles tagged with "BIDA"

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Bangladesh Targets 20% Electricity from Renewables by 2030: State Minister Amit

Bangladesh targets 20% electricity from renewables by 2030 and 30% by 2040, with rooftop solar contributing 5,500MW. Rampal coal unit replaced with 460MW solar project to protect Sundarbans.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

Hong Kong Shoe Association Eyes Investment in Bangladesh Footwear Sector

Six-member Hong Kong Shoe Association delegation led by President Eddie Lam visits Bangladesh Shoe City in Gazipur, signs MoU for future business cooperation and joint venture investment with BIDA support.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 29, 2026

LDC Graduation Must Trigger Structural Reform to Attract FDI to Bangladesh

Bangladesh's LDC graduation on 24 November 2026 must catalyse structural reforms in investment climate, with FDI inflows at $1.77 billion in 2025 representing just 0.4% of GDP, far behind Vietnam, India and Indonesia.

Investment & FDI Aug 19, 2026

BIDA Launches Nationwide Survey to Map Investment Barriers Across All 64 Districts of Bangladesh

BIDA launches ADB-backed nationwide survey across 64 districts to map investment barriers, create unified investor database. SANEM Executive Director Dr Selim Raihan highlights scattered, outdated data problem.

Investment & FDI Aug 14, 2026

14 Industrial Groups Submit 86 Investment Proposals for Closed Bangladesh State-Owned Factories

14 industrial groups including PRAN-RFL (35 proposals), Akij (12), TK Group (10), Kazi Farms (4), Transcom (3) submit 86 investment proposals for 44 closed state-owned factories. BIDA reviewing. Sectors: agriculture, EVs, data centres, renewable energy.

Trade & Commerce Sep 08, 2026

Carew and Company Distillery Profit Crosses Tk 200 Crore Amid Sales Boom

Carew and Company distillery profit crossed Tk 200 crore in FY2025-26, with liquor sales exceeding Tk 500 crore for the first time. Sugar unit still losing Tk 60 crore annually.

Investment & FDI Aug 29, 2026

Political Stability Boosts Japanese Investor Interest in Bangladesh: JETRO

JETRO Country Representative Kazuiki Kataoka says February 2026 general election has encouraged Japanese companies to reassess Bangladesh investment opportunities, with 94.4% previously citing political instability as investment risk in FY2025 JETRO survey.

Policy & Regulation Aug 27, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Opens Bank Guarantee Window for Foreign Firms in Government Tenders

Bangladesh Bank allows local companies acting as strategic partners of foreign firms to arrange foreign-currency bank guarantees and standby LCs for international tender projects, with claims settled via RTGS in foreign currency where required.

Tech & Innovation Aug 26, 2026

Bangladesh and KOICA Sign $13 Million Grant to Foster AI Technology Experts

Bangladesh and KOICA signed a $13 million grant agreement to develop technology experts with a focus on AI, implemented by Hi-Tech Park Authority from 2026 to 2029.

Investment & FDI Aug 05, 2026

Policy Uncertainty Hurting Investment Confidence in Bangladesh: BIDA Chief

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.

Investment & FDI Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh Proposes Tk 661 Crore Project to Merge All OSS Portals into BanglaBiz

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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