Dhaka, April 7 -- The July Revolution resulted in significant shifts in Bangladesh's political and economic landscape, leading to a decline in foreign direct investment (FDI). Factors such as high inflation, currency volatility, and shortage of foreign reserves have further worsened the situation.
Additionally, weaknesses in the business climate, trade policies, logistics sector, and outdated regulations have contributed to the cause. And now, the FDI sector is weakened, and the investors are losing trust.
At present, only 0.5% of FDI represents the country's GDP. In the July- September quarter of FY25, FDI fell by 71% compared to the same period in FY24, according to Bangladesh Bank data.
Several sectors in Bangladesh have experienced a...