Why invest in Bangladesh
A rising economy, a strategic location and a government-backed infrastructure pipeline worth over $100 billion. Here is the full case — and how BIFA helps you act on it.
Six reasons global investors are looking at Bangladesh
Robust, consistent growth
Bangladesh averaged 6.4% annual GDP growth over a decade. Net FDI rose 39% to $1.77 billion in 2025.
Strategic South Asian location
A natural gateway between South and Southeast Asia, with sea-port access to markets of over 3 billion people.
Young, urbanising population
Over 170 million people, median age 27 — fuelling decades of energy, transport and housing demand.
A $100B+ infrastructure gap
A government-backed pipeline through 2031. Power, transport, logistics and digital remain underserved.
Protected investor rights
Equal treatment, protection from expropriation and free repatriation of capital, profits and dividends.
Active climate reform
A 32-point investment-climate agenda and a joint BIDA-BEZA-PPP action plan are improving ease of doing business.
The laws that protect your investment
Bangladesh has a well-established statutory framework for foreign investment. BIFA helps you access and apply all of it.
Foreign Private Investment (Promotion & Protection) Act
- Equal treatment for all foreign investors
- Protection against expropriation and nationalisation
- Free repatriation of capital, profits and dividends
- Access to international arbitration for disputes
Public-Private Partnership framework
- A structured framework for large-scale projects
- Viability Gap Funding and government support
- Clear procurement and dispute-resolution rules
- Government-led land acquisition coordination
Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority
- 10–12 year income-tax holidays
- Duty-free import of machinery and raw materials
- Simplified one-stop-service procedures
- Industrial plots across 100+ economic zones
Incentives for infrastructure
- Up to 10 years tax holiday for priority projects
- Reduced customs duties on capital machinery
- Accelerated depreciation benefits
- VAT exemptions for priority infrastructure
Recognised by the institutions that move capital
"One of the Frontier Five economies."
"A Next-11 nation with high economic potential."
"28th & 23rd largest economy by 2030 & 2050."
"12th economic power of the world in 2050."
"Low-cost, high-return manufacturing destination in Asia."
"25th largest economy by 2035."
The opportunity is real.
Acting on it shouldn’t be hard.
BIFA turns Bangladesh’s investment case into a project you can build. Start with a free consultation.