Bangladesh turns to domestic investment: BIDA

Bangladesh turns to domestic investment: BIDA

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is now placing greater emphasis on domestic investment rather than relying heavily on foreign investment in light of ongoing global instability. Strengthening local investment capacity and creating a more investment-friendly environment within the country have become the authority's top priorities. Speaking to journalists at a workshop...

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