$1.07b loan deals likely during chief adviser’s upcoming Japan visit
Last Updated: March 3, 2026Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to visit Japan from 28 to 30 May Test Chief Adviser of the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus addresses the members of the National Defence Course and Armed Forces War Course of the National Defence College during an event at his office in Tejgaon, Dhaka on Sunday, 3 November, 2024. Photo:…
1% import duty threatens foreign investment in economic zones: Stakeholders
Last Updated: September 9, 2024Business leaders and stakeholders have expressed concerns that the government’s proposed 1% import duty on capital machinery for all industries in economic zones will discourage foreign investment. The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) announced its intention to appeal to the government for the withdrawal of the duty. The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and…
1% import duty threatens foreign investment in economic zones: Stakeholders
Last Updated: May 20, 2026Business leaders and stakeholders have expressed concerns that the government’s proposed 1% import duty on capital machinery for all industries in economic zones will discourage foreign investment. The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) announced its intention to appeal to the government for the withdrawal of the duty. The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and…
70% of Bangladesh’s outward FDI went to India in 2023
Last Updated: January 15, 2026Last year, more than two-thirds of the outbound foreign direct investment (FDI) by Bangladeshi firms flowed into India. According to Bangladesh Bank data, outward FDI by Bangladeshi firms has significantly increased, expanding to more than 22 host countries. In 2023, net FDI into India amounted to $21.05 million, capturing a 70.45% share of the total….
