Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Bangladesh increased by 39.36 percent in 2025. As a result, net FDI inflows increased to $1.77 billion from $1.27 billion in 2024.
This information has emerged in the latest FDI survey of Bangladesh Bank.
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) shared this information in a press release on Thursday.
The release said that reinvested earnings and intercompany loans played a key role behind this growth. The amount of reinvested earnings in 2024 was $103.79 million, which increased by 318.25 percent to $434.10 million in 2025.
At the same time, intercompany loans increased by 25.68 percent from $621.96 million to $781.68 million. In addition, equity capital also increased by 1.84 percent to $554.64 million.
The release further said that despite a 16 percent decline in the number of Greenfield project announcements globally in 2025, this increase in FDI inflows to Bangladesh is a positive sign of investor confidence.
A report published on April 28, 2026, cited the FDI situation in Bangladesh as a sign of recovery. The report said that despite foreign exchange pressure, global shocks and domestic uncertainties, FDI in Bangladesh increased to $1.77 billion in 2025.
BIDA Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury said that new investment project announcements decreased globally in 2025 and developing economies felt the pressure more. In that context, the 39.36 percent increase in net FDI inflows to Bangladesh is a positive sign.
He said that the amount of investment is still low compared to the country's potential. However, this growth is important in the post-political transition period. While the global situation remains uncertain, Bangladesh is strengthening its preparedness to be more competitive in attracting large investments in the future.
The government's ongoing efforts to improve the business environment by simplifying regulations and reforming the investment climate are expected to encourage investors, the release said. This will make it easier to make new investments, operate and expand businesses in Bangladesh.
It also said that a 180-day action plan is being implemented jointly with the Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority, the Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority and the Public Private Partnership Authority to improve the business and investment climate. It emphasizes infrastructure development, investment support and investment climate reform.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
