Dhaka, May 24 -- Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh has grown steadily over the past decade, with more than 350 Japanese companies now operating in the country-nearly triple the number a decade ago.
While this reflects increasing confidence in Bangladesh's economic prospects, experts say much more investment could be unlocked if critical policy, regulatory, and infrastructure challenges are addressed.
Tareq Rafi Bhuiyan Jun, president of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamberof Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), noted the encouraging trend but stressed the need for further reform. "Many Japanese companies remain in a wait-and-see position due to persistent uncertainties in regulatory and policy frameworks," Jun said.
He identified ...