Tag: Foreign Direct Investment

33 news articles tagged with "Foreign Direct Investment"

Pharmaceuticals Sep 30, 2026

Bangladesh Drugmakers See Limited Gains From US Pharma Tariff Exemption Amid Capacity And Regulatory Hurdles

Bangladesh's pharmaceutical industry may see some opportunities from the latest US tariff adjustment that grants zero ad valorem tariff on certain pharmaceutical products from eligible jurisdictions, but industry leaders say immediate benefits are limited because local manufacturers do not produce the highly specialised drugs covered.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions Sep 29, 2026

Bangladesh Seeks UK Support To Remove EU High Risk Cargo Status As Airport Security Scores Hit 94-98 Percent

Bangladesh has sought UK support for the withdrawal of the EU's High Risk Cargo designation on shipments from the country, citing 94-98 percent security assessment scores at Shahjalal and Osmani international airports at a reception at the British High Commissioner's residence.

Investment & FDI Sep 29, 2026

ADB And Modern Syntex Sign $50 Million Loan Deal To Scale Up Bangladesh Polyester Chips Output

The Asian Development Bank has signed a $50 million loan agreement with Modern Syntex Limited to expand energy-efficient polyester chips production in Bangladesh, lifting capacity from 107 to 407 tonnes per day and reducing reliance on imported synthetic inputs.

Logistics & Shipping Sep 29, 2026

Bangladesh Government To Sign Airbus Deal For 10 Aircraft In October As Biman Fleet Expansion Reaches 35 Planes

Bangladesh government will sign an agreement with Airbus in October to purchase 10 aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, including four A350-900s and six A321neos, taking the national carrier's planned new-aircraft pipeline to 35.

Investment & FDI Jul 29, 2026

Bangladesh Cabinet Approves Tk 3.35 Billion Infrastructure for Mirsarai Special Economic Zone

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved two infrastructure contracts worth Tk 3.35 billion under BEZA for the National Special Economic Zone in Mirsarai, Chattogram, including Tk 1.23 billion for roads and Tk 2.12 billion for power networks.

Policy & Regulation Jul 21, 2026

Bangladesh Sets Ambitious Post-LDC Investment Targets as Private Capital Lags

Bangladesh's government has set ambitious post-LDC graduation investment targets even as private capital formation continues to lag, raising concerns about whether the country can sustain export competitiveness without its current duty-free market access.

Policy & Regulation Jul 17, 2026

Bangladesh Parliament Passes Invest Bangladesh Bill to Unify BIDA, BEZA, and PPPA

Bangladesh's Parliament has passed the Invest Bangladesh Bill, creating a single investment authority by unifying BIDA, BEZA, and PPPA into one streamlined organization to attract more foreign direct investment.

Economy & Finance Oct 17, 2026

Bangladesh's Debut Sovereign Bond: Why It Costs More To Borrow From Wall Street Than IMF

For the first time, Bangladesh is preparing to borrow directly from investors around the world, aiming to raise up to $1 billion by December through a sovereign bond. It is a real milestone, but it comes at a price: roughly 8% interest, four times World Bank's cheapest loans.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions Oct 14, 2026

Bangladesh Should Receive Increased US Support Amid Rising Imports: Finance Minister Khosru

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said Bangladesh should receive increased support from the United States in view of improving bilateral relations and the country's growing imports from the US.

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