Wednesday, 05 November, 2025
Bangladesh has recorded a remarkable 19.13 percent increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) within a year following the 2024 July Uprising, positioning the nation as an exceptional case compared to global trends after periods of political upheaval.
The data, compiled by the World Bank and Bangladesh Bank, was publicly shared today through a Facebook post by Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, the Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). Titled “FDI Picture Post-Mass Uprising,” the figures underscore Bangladesh’s resilience and the sustained confidence of international investors despite the internal uncertainties often associated with mass political movements.
Highlighting the country’s achievement, Ashik Chowdhury emphasized that Bangladesh’s post-uprising FDI growth stands in sharp contrast to several other nations that experienced political or civil unrest during similar periods. While Bangladesh saw an increase, countries such as Sudan (27.60% decline in 2019), Sri Lanka (19.49% decline in 2022), Chile (15.68% decline in 2019), Ukraine (81.21% decline in 2014), Egypt (107.55% decline in 2011), and Indonesia (161.45% decline in 1998) all recorded significant FDI decreases following their respective crises.
The BIDA Executive Chairman attributed this extraordinary performance to a combination of strategic measures and institutional diligence. He praised the commitment and efficiency of key institutions, including the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and Bangladesh Bank, alongside the implementation of sound economic policies and targeted sectoral initiatives.
Ashik Chowdhury also credited the nation’s private sector, whose resilience and proactive engagement have been pivotal, and highlighted the coordinated efforts of government investment promotion bodies such as the Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPP Authority), Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), and BIDA itself. “These agencies have gone beyond preparing presentations—they have actively assisted investors throughout the process,” he noted.
Looking ahead, the Chairman advised stakeholders to approach FDI trends with cautious optimism due to the upcoming national elections. He acknowledged that investment typically slows ahead of elections but expressed confidence that flows would normalize afterward. “Stakeholders need to adopt a long-term perspective and be prepared for short-term fluctuations,” he added.
Through these combined efforts and a focus on institutional integrity, Bangladesh has demonstrated not only its economic resilience but also its capacity to maintain investor confidence even in challenging political landscapes, according to Ashik Chowdhury.
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Bangladesh has recorded a remarkable 19.13 percent increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) within a year following the 2024 July Uprising, positioning the nation as an exceptional case compared to global trends after periods of political upheaval.
The data, compiled by the World Bank and Bangladesh Bank, was publicly shared today through a Facebook post by Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, the Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). Titled “FDI Picture Post-Mass Uprising,” the figures underscore Bangladesh’s resilience and the sustained confidence of international investors despite the internal uncertainties often associated with mass political movements.
Highlighting the country’s achievement, Ashik Chowdhury emphasized that Bangladesh’s post-uprising FDI growth stands in sharp contrast to several other nations that experienced political or civil unrest during similar periods. While Bangladesh saw an increase, countries such as Sudan (27.60% decline in 2019), Sri Lanka (19.49% decline in 2022), Chile (15.68% decline in 2019), Ukraine (81.21% decline in 2014), Egypt (107.55% decline in 2011), and Indonesia (161.45% decline in 1998) all recorded significant FDI decreases following their respective crises.
The BIDA Executive Chairman attributed this extraordinary performance to a combination of strategic measures and institutional diligence. He praised the commitment and efficiency of key institutions, including the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and Bangladesh Bank, alongside the implementation of sound economic policies and targeted sectoral initiatives.
Ashik Chowdhury also credited the nation’s private sector, whose resilience and proactive engagement have been pivotal, and highlighted the coordinated efforts of government investment promotion bodies such as the Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPP Authority), Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), and BIDA itself. “These agencies have gone beyond preparing presentations—they have actively assisted investors throughout the process,” he noted.
Looking ahead, the Chairman advised stakeholders to approach FDI trends with cautious optimism due to the upcoming national elections. He acknowledged that investment typically slows ahead of elections but expressed confidence that flows would normalize afterward. “Stakeholders need to adopt a long-term perspective and be prepared for short-term fluctuations,” he added.
Through these combined efforts and a focus on institutional integrity, Bangladesh has demonstrated not only its economic resilience but also its capacity to maintain investor confidence even in challenging political landscapes, according to Ashik Chowdhury.
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