Staff Reporter :
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the government’s premier agency for promoting investment, is collaborating with industry leaders to identify priority sectors for a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Heatmap aimed at attracting investors and stimulating economic growth, according to a media release issued yesterday.
This initiative seeks to strategically highlight sectors and sub-segments where Bangladesh holds a competitive advantage
and significant growth potential.
The FDI Heatmap is being developed in partnership with renowned global and local organisations, private sector experts, and research institutions.
Key stakeholders have been engaged to provide valuable insights and analyses, enabling BIDA to identify priority countries, regions, and key investors.
This represents a major shift from traditional, reactive investment promotion towards a more data-driven, strategic approach.
BIDA aims to position Bangladesh as a prime destination for foreign investment, thereby fostering sustainable economic growth and enhancing the country’s global competitiveness.
“Investment promotion in Bangladesh has historically been reactive.
The FDI Heatmap signals a move towards data-driven, strategic engagement and exemplifies public-private collaboration,” said BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun.
He added that BIDA would regularly update the FDI Heatmap through consultations with experts and stakeholders, particularly from current and potential FDI source countries.