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Bangladesh FDI Rises 19% Despite Decline in Equity Capital

11/7/2025

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In FY 2024-25, Bangladesh's foreign direct investment rose 19.13%, driven by reinvested earnings and intercompany loans.
Equity capital declined by 16.90% in the same period.
The United Kingdom remains the top FDI source, but net inflows fell 40.71%.
Singapore and the Netherlands posted increases in FDI, while overall investment remains insufficient.
Analysts call for policy reforms to attract new foreign investors.

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Story summary

In FY 2024-25, Bangladesh's foreign direct investment rose 19.13%, driven by reinvested earnings and intercompany loans.
Equity capital declined by 16.90% in the same period.
The United Kingdom remains the top FDI source, but net inflows fell 40.71%.
Singapore and the Netherlands posted increases in FDI, while overall investment remains insufficient.
Analysts call for policy reforms to attract new foreign investors.