Dhaka, June 26 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed expressed his hope that foreign direct investment (FDI) would increase significantly if a stable regulatory situation persists in the country.

He said the inflow of foreign investment still remains at slow lane. But the foreigners are now observing that foreign-exchange market is now stable and reserves increased in Bangladesh due to inflow of budget supports.

"So, if the regulatory situation remains stable, the atmosphere remains well, definitely investment will increase," the finance adviser said.

He was briefing newsmen on Wednesday after a meeting of the Advisers' Council Committee on Government Purchase at Bangladesh secretariat in the capital.

Mr. Ahmed said the International...