BD Exports $48.2B +8.7% YoY RMG $40.6B +7.2% BGMEA Members 4,275 Top Destination USA $9.1B Jute $1.2B Leather $950M +12.4% Pharma $180M +18.2% Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498 BD Exports $48.2B +8.7% YoY RMG $40.6B +7.2% BGMEA Members 4,275 Top Destination USA $9.1B Jute $1.2B Leather $950M +12.4% Pharma $180M +18.2% Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498
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24 news articles tagged with "FDI"

Bangladesh Must Diversify Exports Beyond RMG to Regain Competitive Edge
Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Jul 26, 2026

Bangladesh Must Diversify Exports Beyond RMG to Regain Competitive Edge

Bangladesh's export competitiveness faces mounting challenges as RMG dominance creates structural vulnerability. With exports falling 5% in 2025, the country must diversify into pharmaceuticals, electronics, and light engineering while modernizing ports and energy infrastructure.

PM Tarique Targets Semiconductor as Bangladesh's Next Growth Engine After RMG
Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 25, 2026

PM Tarique Targets Semiconductor as Bangladesh's Next Growth Engine After RMG

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit 2026 at Novo Theatre, Dhaka, declaring semiconductors as Bangladesh's next major growth engine after RMG and unveiling tax waivers, cash incentives, and Tk 5 crore in annual startup grants.

Bangladesh Bets on Investment-Led Growth Strategy to Create Jobs and Boost Revenue
Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Jul 24, 2026

Bangladesh Bets on Investment-Led Growth Strategy to Create Jobs and Boost Revenue

The Bangladesh government has adopted an investment-led economic strategy aimed at creating jobs, boosting production, and raising revenue without increasing tax rates. Finance and Planning Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir unveiled the model at the Bengal Delta Conference 2026.

Bangladesh Must Attract $15 Billion Annual FDI by 2030 to Sustain Growth, Warns FICCI
Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Jul 23, 2026

Bangladesh Must Attract $15 Billion Annual FDI by 2030 to Sustain Growth, Warns FICCI

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.

PM Tarique Rahman Urges Foreign Investors to Expand in Bangladesh, Pledges Policy Reforms
Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Jul 23, 2026

PM Tarique Rahman Urges Foreign Investors to Expand in Bangladesh, Pledges Policy Reforms

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.

Bangladesh Bank Eases Forex Rules for Freelancers and IT Service Exporters
Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Jul 22, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Eases Forex Rules for Freelancers and IT Service Exporters

Bangladesh Bank has introduced new measures to simplify foreign currency transactions for freelancers and individual service exporters. IT freelancers can now retain 50% of export earnings in USD, transactions up to $20,000 need no formal declaration, and dual-currency "Freelancer Cards" will be issued.