FDI momentum picks up in 3rd quarter

Bangladesh recorded a significant increase in net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during July–September 2025, signaling growing investor confidence despite global uncertainties.

According to Bangladesh Bank, net FDI inflows for Q3 reached US$315.09 million, a 202percent year-on-year rise from $104.33 million in the same quarter of 2024.

Total net FDI for January–September 2025 stood at $1.41 billion, up 80percent from $780 million during the same period last year.

All key FDI components showed notable growth in Q3. Equity investment increased 31.7percent YoY to $101.12 million, reinvested earnings surged 190percent to $211.47 million, and intra-company loans turned positive at $2.49 million, reversing from -$45.36 million.

The rise builds on a strong H1 performance, with net FDI in January–June 2025 totaling $606.34 million, a 61percent increase over H1 2024. Q2 alone saw $303.27 million, up 11.4percent year-on-year.

Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of BIDA, said, “It is encouraging to see our investment pipeline beginning to convert into actual inflows. These consecutive quarterly gains show that investors are placing their trust in Bangladesh.”
He added that while FDI growth may moderate in Q4 due to the upcoming elections, a post-election rebound is expected, supported by a robust pipeline.
Beyond realized investments, BIDA’s dedicated 2025 investment pipeline has already surpassed $1.5 billion, adding to the traditional registered proposals.