Tag: Foreign Direct Investment

18 news articles tagged with "Foreign Direct Investment"

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Aug 02, 2026

China Becomes Bangladesh's Second-Largest FDI Source as Industrial Footprint Widens

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.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Aug 02, 2026

FICCI President Calls for Predictable Policies to Attract $15 Billion FDI to Bangladesh

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.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Jul 28, 2026

Turkish Sanko Group Commits $300 Million to Build Integrated Textile Facility in Bangladesh Mirsarai

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.

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.

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.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Jul 17, 2026

BEPZA Contributes 17.51% of Bangladesh's National Exports with Record $718 Million Investment

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 ★ Editor's Pick Jul 16, 2026

BEPZA Secures Record $718 Million in Investment Proposals as Apparel Manufacturing Enters New Phase

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.

$Syria's Textile Industry Eyes Comeback at Nas Tex 2026 as Factories Reopen and Investors Return$

Diplomacy & Trade Missions Jul 25, 2026

Syria's Textile Industry Eyes Comeback at Nas Tex 2026 as Factories Reopen and Investors Return

After more than a decade of war, Syria is rebuilding its textile industry. At Nas Tex 2026, 300+ companies from 20 countries explored investment opportunities. With 24,000 textile establishments (only 56.8% operating) and Chinese investment returning, Syria aims to reclaim its position as a major Middle East textile producer.

Logistics & Shipping Jul 19, 2026

Bangladesh's Aviation Sector Embarks on Billion-Dollar Fleet Expansion as Third Terminal Nears Completion

Bangladesh's commercial aviation industry is undergoing its largest-ever fleet expansion, with local airlines planning to grow their combined fleet to 91 aircraft by 2027 — a billion-dollar investment spree timed to coincide with the opening of the new third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Saudi Arabia Signals Interest in Investing in Bangladesh Logistics and Port Sector

Logistics & Shipping Jul 17, 2026

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