Dhaka, June 20 -- Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh fell by 13.2 percent to $1.27 billion in 2024, down from $1.47 billion in the previous year, marking the country's fourth consecutive annual decline in FDI since 2021, according to the World Investment Report 2025 released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Thursday.
Despite the downturn, UNCTAD noted that Bangladesh retained its position as a leading FDI recipient among least developed countries (LDCs), following a comparatively strong performance in 2023.
However, FDI as a share of gross fixed capital formation dropped to below 1 percent last year, underscoring a reduced role in financing domestic investment.
The report, based on data...