Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry - FICCI

09/08/2026

As Bangladesh prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, strengthening trade and investment partnerships has become more important than ever. In this context, the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) recently hosted a roundtable discussion with H.E. Mr. Yeo Han-koo, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Korea, and his delegation at Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel. The discussion focused on the Bangladesh–Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and explored ways to build a stronger foundation for a long-term economic partnership between Bangladesh and Korea.

The meeting brought together FICCI Board members Mr. Jahangir Saadat, Mr. Ziad Shatara, Mr. Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan, Mr. Shams Zaman, and Executive Director Mr. T.I.M. Nurul Kabir. Representatives from the Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI), including President Mr. Shahab Uddin Khan, Advisor Mr. Mostofa Kamal, Secretary General Mr. Million Park, Director Mr. Edward Kim, and Mr. Shahriar Kamal, also joined the discussion. Whole meeting was moderated by Mr. T.I.M. Nurul Kabir. The dialogue highlighted the importance of deeper cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and supply chains to support sustainable growth and strengthen Bangladesh–Korea economic relations in the post-LDC era.

03/08/2026

In a highlight of the keynote presentation, Dr. Masrur Reaz highlighted the far-reaching impact of foreign direct investment on Bangladesh’s economic growth, employment generation and industrial development.

He also emphasized the urgent need for economic diversification—expanding beyond traditional sectors, strengthening emerging industries and building a more resilient, competitive economy.

A diversified economic base, supported by quality investment, will be essential to unlocking Bangladesh’s next phase of sustainable growth.

02/08/2026

Despite its large market and young workforce, Bangladesh trails regional peers in attracting foreign direct investment due to policy uncertainty, weak logistics and unreliable energy, according to Rupali Chowdhury, president of FICCI.

Foreign investors increasingly compare Bangladesh with competitors such as Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Pakistan, where projects move faster, and government services are more predictable, she said in an interview with The Daily Star.

Despite its large market and young workforce, Bangladesh trails regional peers in attracting foreign direct investment due to policy uncertainty, weak logistics and unreliable energy, according to Rupali Chowdhury, president of the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

31/07/2026

Celebrating the investors who continue to believe in Bangladesh.

In a key moment from the speech of Rupali Haque Chowdhury, President of FICCI, acknowledged the invaluable contribution of investors who have placed their trust in Bangladesh and remained committed to the country’s growth journey.

Their confidence, resilience and long-term commitment continue to strengthen industries, create employment and contribute to a more prosperous Bangladesh.

FICCI proudly recognizes the investors who are helping shape the nation’s economic future.

28/07/2026

𝐀 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

At the 𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, Hon'ble Prime Minister Tarique Rahman outlined the Government's vision for fostering a more competitive, transparent, and investment-friendly business environment.

The address reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to policy reforms, private sector growth, and stronger partnerships with global investors to accelerate sustainable economic development and create new opportunities for prosperity.

Watch the highlights of the Prime Minister's keynote address.

28/07/2026

Bangladesh has the potential to significantly increase foreign direct investment (FDI), but achieving the ambitious target of US$15 billion in annual inflows will require bold and coordinated reforms, according to the FICCI FDI Report, “FDI for a New Bangladesh: Roadmap for a $15 Billion Vision,” unveiled at the FICCI FDI Conference 2026. The report highlights that while the country benefits from a large domestic market, a strategic geographic location, and a youthful workforce, persistent challenges—including regulatory uncertainty, infrastructure and logistics bottlenecks, financial-sector weaknesses, and policy inconsistencies—continue to deter investors. It proposes an 11-point reform agenda aimed at strengthening investor confidence, diversifying the economy, creating quality jobs, and positioning Bangladesh as a more competitive destination for global investment.

Read the Special Report published by The Financial Express for more details.

Bangladesh possesses the basics but needs some radical reforms to raise annual foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to US$15 billion, investors and economists say and show the must-dos to that end.  In a joint study conducted by the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICC

28/07/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡.

The 𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 highlights that Bangladesh continues to lag behind many regional peers across several investment competitiveness indicators, underscoring the need for accelerated reforms to enhance the country's attractiveness for foreign investment.

Presented at the FICCI FDI Conference 2026, the report emphasizes the importance of improving the ease of doing business, strengthening institutional efficiency, ensuring policy predictability, and building a more competitive investment ecosystem to attract quality FDI and drive long-term economic prosperity.

📖 Read the full Samakal report through the link in the comments.

26/07/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡'𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦.

According to the 𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, Bangladesh needs to attract 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟏𝟓 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐅𝐃𝐈) 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎 to support sustainable economic growth, meet future infrastructure demands, and strengthen global competitiveness. The report highlights the importance of policy reforms, improved ease of doing business, and enhanced investor confidence to unlock the country's full investment potential.

📖𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

26/07/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.
The 𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 brought together policymakers, business leaders, investors, and development partners to explore the reforms needed to strengthen Bangladesh's investment climate.

The conference also marked the launch of the 𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, presenting a roadmap to unlock Bangladesh's potential to attract 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟏𝟓 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎 through strategic policy reforms, improved ease of doing business, and stronger public-private collaboration.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

26/07/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡'𝐬 𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭.

At the 𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, policymakers, business leaders, investors, and development partners came together to discuss the structural challenges impacting foreign direct investment in Bangladesh.

The discussions highlighted key issues including lengthy approval processes, policy uncertainty, logistics bottlenecks, infrastructure deficits, skills gaps, tax complexity, and investor perceptions. Addressing these challenges through meaningful reforms and stronger public-private collaboration will be instrumental in enhancing Bangladesh's competitiveness as an investment destination.

📖 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.