Despite substantial spending, many digitisation initiatives have turned into opportunities for rent-seeking rather than reform.

If the government extends tariff concessions, tax incentives, and technology transfer support to investors, many initial obstacles can be overcome.

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has made it mandatory for every foreign investor and employee to obtain security clearance for work permits exclusively through Bida’s One Stop Service (OSS) portal.

The government is moving away from scattered projects and will adopt an integrated multimodal transport plan to ensure cost and time-efficient transport, said Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, adviser to the Road Transport and Bridges ministry, yesterday.

New competitiveness index launched

Diversifying Bangladesh’s export basket has been a high-priority policy objective for many years.

It remains unclear if the summit’s promises will bring real change, and consequently greater investments, or simply fade away like many before them

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) is set to host the China-Bangladesh Conference on Investment and Trade on June 1 as part of efforts to attract foreign investment.

The development of private sector capabilities is a prerequisite for securing sustainable economic growth.

Held meeting with officials of foreign companies, introduced dedicated emergency contact line

Can we finally deliver on the promises made?

Both broad reforms and targeted interventions are necessary

The recently enacted decisions by the US government regarding tariffs will not affect the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, according to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury.

The approval was given last month, says Ashik Chowdhury

302 industries will make the investments

Bida sits with Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Tipu Munshi says after meeting with his Japanese minister

FBCCI president says

Experts say

67 services are now available on the One Stop Service portal