Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Bangladesh has logged 19.13 per cent growth in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the last fiscal year 2024-25.

The country reported FDI worth $1686.24 million in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 which was $1415.46 million in the previous FY.

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) revealed the figures on Monday through a statement.

Such growth, which took place in a post-uprising period, has set an example as many countries witnessed negative growth during such post-revolution periods, BIDA said.

"Usually, after a big political change, foreign investment decreases. But Bangladesh is the only country that did not follow this pattern," said the BIDA statement.

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