Bangladesh has finalized a comprehensive set of reform recommendations aimed at simplifying the repatriation of profits and investment capital for foreign investors. The national committee responsible for repatriation of proceeds from private and public limited companies approved the reforms after several months of technical discussions.

In a press release on Wednesday, November 19, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) revealed the details.

It is learned that the committee—comprising representatives from BIDA, Bangladesh Bank, UNDP, and the private sector—held several technical meetings over the past few months. The recommendations were finalized based on feedback from expert valuation firms, merchant banks, private banks, and legal professionals.

On 18 November, BIDA’s Executive Member and head of the national committee, Nahian Rahman Rochi, presented the recommendations to Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur, BIDA Executive Chairman Ashiq Chowdhury, and senior officials of Bangladesh Bank. Earlier, the committee was formed on 29 September on the instructions of the Bangladesh Bank Governor and the BIDA Chairman.

Among the recommendations are: increasing the repatriation approval threshold so that most cases can be processed by commercial banks without prior authorization from Bangladesh Bank; introducing service-level agreements to ensure time-bound repatriation services; reducing documentation requirements for established companies and updating Bangladesh Bank’s guidelines by incorporating international valuation standards; forming a Repatriation Review Committee to resolve complex or disputed cases within 30 working days; developing separate policies and valuation frameworks for startups and fast-growing businesses, to be implemented within the first quarter of 2026; establishing a National Valuation Certification Authority to license and certify valuation firms; and expanding specialized training and staffing at Bangladesh Bank to strengthen capacity.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur said the recommendations reflect their commitment to creating a modern and investment-friendly financial environment. “We are moving toward reducing delays and increasing transparency to position Bangladesh as a more reliable destination for global investors,” he added.

BIDA’s Executive Chairman Ashiq Chowdhury said this is a major step toward establishing an investment-friendly environment. “The new framework will enhance foreign investors’ confidence in Bangladesh. I am grateful to the national committee for presenting such a comprehensive reform package in a short time,” he said.