B Mirror Report: Bangladesh’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow increased by 39.36 percent in 2025, reaching $1.77 billion compared to $1.27 billion in 2024, according to the latest FDI survey by Bangladesh Bank.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) said the growth was driven mainly by higher reinvested earnings and increased intra-company loans, indicating continued confidence among foreign investors operating in the country.

Reinvested earnings surged by 318.25 percent to $434.10 million in 2025 from $103.79 million a year earlier. Intra-company loans also rose by 25.68 percent to $781.68 million from $621.96 million.

Despite a challenging global investment climate and a 16 percent decline in announced greenfield projects worldwide, equity capital inflows remained stable. Equity capital increased slightly by 1.84 percent to $554.64 million in 2025 from $544.64 million in 2024.

BIDA noted that a recent report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), published on April 28, recognized Bangladesh’s FDI performance in 2025 as a significant recovery after years of foreign exchange pressure, global shocks, and domestic uncertainties.

BIDA Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury said the rise in net FDI was an encouraging sign, particularly in a post-transition year marked by global uncertainty. He added that although investment levels remain below the country’s potential, the positive momentum is important for attracting larger capital inflows in the future.

The government expects ongoing reforms to simplify regulations and improve the business environment to further encourage investment. BIDA, along with BEZA, MIDA and the PPP Authority, is currently implementing a 180-day action plan focused on infrastructure development, investment facilitation, and boosting overall investment in Bangladesh.