Bridging global capital to Bangladesh.
The institutional bridge between global markets and Bangladesh — creating trusted, transparent, and execution-ready pathways for international investors.
GDP Target
$1 Trillion
by 2035
The institutional bridge between global markets and Bangladesh — creating trusted, transparent, and execution-ready pathways for international investors.
Bangladesh sits at the centre of one of the clearest growth stories in emerging markets — yet foreign capital has barely begun to respond. BDI exists to close that gap.
Bangladesh attracts the lowest FDI relative to GDP of any comparable economy. If it simply matched its peers, here is how much it would receive each year.
If Bangladesh attracted FDI at the same rate as each peer — measured as a share of GDP. Select a country to explore.
Note: "Bangladesh-equivalent" values apply each peer's average net FDI/GDP ratio (2020–2024) to Bangladesh's 2024 GDP. Bangladesh's own bar ($1.3B) is its actual 2024 inflow (0.34% of GDP). Source: World Bank.
Bangladesh is on track to become the world's 9th-largest consumer market by 2030 — ahead of Germany and the UK — as 170M+ people and a fast-growing middle class fuel domestic demand.
HSBC Global ResearchThe government is targeting a $1 trillion economy by 2035 and wants FDI to climb from 0.34% toward 2.7% of GDP.
Ministry of FinanceAs global manufacturers diversify their supply chains, Bangladesh is emerging as a competitive production and trade hub, drawing capital from a broad base of international partners.
Bangladesh Bank120M internet users power a fast-growing digital economy, alongside a national target of 20% renewable energy by 2030.
BTRCBangladesh graduates from Least Developed Country status by 2029. Locking in trade and treaty frameworks now preserves preferential access through the transition.
UN CDP; European CommissionWe coordinate, advance, and facilitate investment — connecting global capital with Bangladesh's most promising sectors. Eight integrated functions span matchmaking, deal facilitation and regulatory dialogue; global engagements and an on-the-ground representative network; a global expert collective; and partnerships with leading local families, corporates, and global strategic institutions.
One place to find vetted Bangladeshi investment opportunities across sectors. Each one is checked and documented before it reaches you.
We help see a deal through, connecting you with the legal, financial and regulatory partners needed to structure and close it.
People on the ground in our target markets who open doors, spot opportunities early, and give members a presence where they don't yet have one.
Vetted access to established Bangladeshi families, corporates and advisors — local parties who can co-invest, sponsor, and give a deal real footing.
Bangladeshi professionals working abroad in finance, law, energy and tech — people who understand both sides of a deal.
Standing relationships with embassies, development finance institutions (DFIs) and major investors, so deals reach the right desks.
Invitation-only gatherings in financial hubs like Singapore, Dubai and London — investors, policymakers and Bangladeshi operators in one room.
What investors tell us, regulators hear. We carry that feedback to policymakers so rules and incentives keep pace with global expectations.
Bangladesh's public agencies handle approvals, zones and incentives. BDI works the investor's side of the table — pointing you to the right partners, opening up deals you wouldn't see otherwise, and making the introductions directly.
BDI helps global partners understand where to begin, who to speak with, and which sectors or companies are most relevant to their mandate.
We identify and organize potential opportunities based on sector focus, investor appetite, company readiness, and strategic fit.
We support early-stage screening, partner backgrounding, market context, and readiness checks so investors can move forward with greater confidence.
BDI connects partners with relevant companies, advisors, associations, public agencies, and ecosystem actors based on the specific investment or engagement need.
BDI brings together a collective of leading institutions across private markets, advisory, legal, consulting and capital markets.
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