180-day plan: Govt prioritises first Free Trade Zone in Anwara
600-acre project aims to attract foreign investment, boost exports and create jobs
01 Apr 2026 Today's Newspaper
Govt fast-tracks Chinese economic zone in Anwara to boost FDI
Project targets over $1b in investment and thousands of jobs, with BEZA prioritising swift implementation under a G2G deal with China
31 Mar 2026 Today's Newspaper
Middle East tensions likely to slow foreign investment
Rising energy costs, disrupted trade routes and domestic power shortages add to investor caution, while fresh FDI hits five-year low
18 Mar 2026 Today's Newspaper
Can Bangladesh reverse its 5-year slide in fresh FDI?
Foreign direct investment figures appear, at first glance, to be moving in the right direction. Net FDI rose 19% in the
23 Feb 2026 Today's Newspaper
Voters demand security, stability over development in Dhaka-16
Terrorism and extortion are the main diseases in this area
09 Feb 2026 Today's Newspaper
NBR fast-tracks digitisation under interim govt
Reforms advance, but taxpayers have yet to see full benefits
09 Feb 2026 Business
Govt moves to unify 5 investment bodies under single authority
BIDA-led initiative aims to streamline regulations and offer one-stop services, with design phase set to conclude by February and full merger after the election
