Dhaka, April 9 -- Although Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress in economic growth, poverty reduction, and human development over the last two decades, at least five key constraints have affected its investment scenario, a World Bank (WB) Group report said.

"The top five investment obstacles in the country are electricity supply, access to finance, corruption, informal sector, and tax rates. These are the key reasons behind the poor business climate in Bangladesh," the report titled "Bangladesh: Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSD)" said.

The WB Group prepared the report based on the investment scenario and business climate in Bangladesh's four key sectors - ready-made garment (RMG), paint and dyes, housing for middle-income...