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💼 Investment & FDI
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.
📊 Economy & Finance
The number of classified loan accounts in Bangladesh's banking sector more than doubled to 45.83 lakh in March 2026, with the most dramatic surge in retail loans. NPL ratio rose to 32.7%, with Bangladesh Bank warning of 'mass retail-level deterioration' and 'widespread financial stress'.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a 6% lower revenue target for Benapole Customs House as trade with India falls. Imports dropped 6% to 12.05 lakh tonnes due to trade restrictions, bilateral tensions, and 130 detected customs fraud cases in 6 months.
💼 Investment & FDI
RAK Ceramics Group CEO Abdallah Massaad is visiting Bangladesh to strengthen industry ties and reinforce the strategic importance of the Bangladesh market. He is accompanied by Director Manoj Aheeray and will meet with architects, developers, dealers, and business partners.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
The Bangladesh government has increased the cash incentive for export-oriented factories using locally produced yarn from 1.5% to 5%, replacing bonded warehouse and duty drawback facilities. The Tk 35 billion move aims to curb yarn imports from India and revive the struggling textile sector.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said the latest US tariff measures on Bangladesh would not create any new impact, as the 10% tariff rate remains unchanged despite being introduced under a different legal name. He also confirmed no plan to increase fuel prices.
📊 Economy & Finance
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.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh's trade deficit surged nearly 24 percent to $23.98 billion in FY 2025-26 as exports fell and capital machinery imports dropped 10.68%. A record $35.5 billion in remittances cushioned the external sector from severe distress.
👕 RMG & Textile
Bangladesh's spinning industry has seen slight profitability improvement, but Textile Today editorial warns this is driven by external factors, not competitiveness. Without policy interventions — including a Central Bonded Fibre Warehouse, lower interest rates, and renewable energy investment — many mills face an uncertain future.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
⚡ Breaking The United States has imposed a 10 percent tariff on imports from Bangladesh effective July 24, 2026, citing insufficient action against forced labour in supply chains. The duty raises total US tariff on Bangladeshi garments to 25.62%, but Bangladesh retains a competitive edge over China, Vietnam, and Thailand who face the higher 12.5% rate.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh Bank has kept export cash incentive rates unchanged for 43 specified export items in FY2026-27, with rates ranging from 0.30% to 10%, providing stability for exporters.
💼 Investment & FDI
BEPZA zones achieved $8.41 billion in exports in FY26, up 2.2% year-on-year, while attracting a record $718 million in new investment proposals, bucking the national export decline trend.
💼 Investment & FDI
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.