WHY

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BANGLADESH?

Bangladesh, the 37th largest economy and one of the fastest growing economies, remains an untapped digital goldmine at the heart of South Asia.

Gross Exports

U$45 bn

52nd in the world
FY 2020 – 2021

Bangladesh exports are expected to grow by an average annual rate of 10% over the next decade.

Source: UNCTAD, Trading Economies

Forex Reserve

U$46 Bn

Sep 2021

Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Reserves is projected to trend around U$50 Bn by 2022.

Source: Bangladesh Bank Trading Economies

Internet Subscribers

112 Million

9th in the world
Jan 2021

Connectivity has reached its peak, with 106% mobile phone connection (172 Mn) and 65% internet penetration (112 Mn).

Source: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, Statista

Gender Gap Index

73%

1st in South Asia

36% of the female population is engaged in the labour market which has contributed much to economic growth.

Source: World Economic Forum

GDP Growth Rate

4.5%

10th in the world
FY 2020 – 2021

Bangladesh recorded an impressive positive annual GDP growth rate despite the global economic crisis due to COVID-19.

Source: Trading Economies, Bangladesh Bank

GDP Per Capita

U$ 2,064

147th in the world
FY 2020 – 2021

Bangladesh’s GDP per capita increased by 500% in the past 20 years.

Source: Statista, World Population Review, Bangladesh Bank
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WHY

INVEST IN

BANGLADESH?

Bangladesh, the 37th largest economy and one of the fastest growing economies, remains an untapped digital goldmine at the heart of South Asia.

Gross Exports

U$45 bn

52nd in the world
FY 2020 – 2021
Source: UNCTAD, Trading Economies

Forex Reserve

U$46 Bn

Sep 2021
Source: Bangladesh Bank Trading Economies

Internet Subscribers

112 Million

9th in the world
Jan 2021
Source: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, Statista

Gender Gap Index

73%

1st in South Asia
Source: World Economic Forum

GDP Growth Rate

4.5%

10th in the world
FY 2020 – 2021
Source: Trading Economies, Bangladesh Bank

GDP Per Capita

U$ 2,064

147th in the world
FY 2020 – 2021
Source: Statista, World Population Review, Bangladesh Bank
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Confidence Testimonials

HSBC: Bangladesh to be 26th largest economy by 2030
Bangladesh is likely to be the biggest mover in the global gross domestic product rankings in 2030, becoming the 26th largest economy in the world from 42nd now. The report -The World in 2030: Long-term projections for 75 countries showed Bangladesh's economy would jump 16 notches, the highest by any country, between 2018 and 2030.
PwC: Bangladesh can become 28th largest economy by 2030
PwC in the Global Annual Review 2020 Report predicted that Bangladesh would be the 28th largest economy by 2030, up from 31st in 2016. It was also reported that Bangladesh has the potential to become the world's 23rd largest economy by 2050, overtaking countries such as Netherlands, Australia, Spain, Thailand and Malaysia.
Goldman Sachs: Bangladesh predicted to be part of the N11
The next eleven, also known as N-11, are the eleven countries that are poised to become the biggest economies in the world in the 21st century, after the BRIC countries. The N-11 was chosen by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc in a 2005 paper exploring the potential of BRIC and the N-11. The next eleven are South Korea, Mexico, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkey, and Vietnam.
Bangladeshis will be richer than Indians by 2030, StanChart Bank says
While demographic dividend will be a boon for India, Bangladesh’s investments in health and education should juice productivity, Stanchart says. The 2020s are set to be the Asian decade, with the continent dominating an exclusive list of economies expected to sustain growth rates of around 7%. India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Myanmar and the Philippines should all meet that benchmark,.
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HSBC: Bangladesh to be 26th largest economy by 2030
Bangladesh is likely to be the biggest mover in the global gross domestic product rankings in 2030, becoming the 26th largest economy in the world from 42nd now. The report -The World in 2030: Long-term projections for 75 countries showed Bangladesh's economy would jump 16 notches, the highest by any country, between 2018 and 2030.
PwC: Bangladesh can become 28th largest economy by 2030
PwC in the Global Annual Review 2020 Report predicted that Bangladesh would be the 28th largest economy by 2030, up from 31st in 2016. It was also reported that Bangladesh has the potential to become the world's 23rd largest economy by 2050, overtaking countries such as Netherlands, Australia, Spain, Thailand and Malaysia.
Goldman Sachs: Bangladesh predicted to be part of the N11
The next eleven, also known as N-11, are the eleven countries that are poised to become the biggest economies in the world in the 21st century, after the BRIC countries. The N-11 was chosen by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc in a 2005 paper exploring the potential of BRIC and the N-11. The next eleven are South Korea, Mexico, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkey, and Vietnam.
Bangladeshis will be richer than Indians by 2030, StanChart Bank says
While demographic dividend will be a boon for India, Bangladesh’s investments in health and education should juice productivity, Stanchart says. The 2020s are set to be the Asian decade, with the continent dominating an exclusive list of economies expected to sustain growth rates of around 7%. India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Myanmar and the Philippines should all meet that benchmark,.
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Reports & Insights

Bangladesh Economic Update 2022: Navigating Through Global Headwinds

The global economy has been undergoing turbulent times over the last couple of years, spearheaded by the pandemic-induced slowdown in 2020 and the resulting supply chain disruptions…

Upending the Natural Gas Market in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s economy has expanded by a remarkable 7.86% to USD 275.8 billion in 2018 compared to 2017, resulting from strong private consumption, public investments and remittance inflows. Rising prosperity has brought… Read More

Poultry Sector Study Bangladesh

Bangladesh is home to around 167 million inhabitants and is one of the fastest-growing economy in Asia-Pacific in recent years. As a result of increasing disposable incomes, consumption of animal-based protein… Read More

Aquaculture Sector Study Bangladesh

Cultivation and catching of fish are an integral part of the Bangladeshi rural livelihood, given the climatic conditions and rich prevalence of water bodies in the riverine nation. Hence, Fish is the… Read More

Full Throttle Ahead: The Automobile Industry of Bangladesh at a Crossroads

Policy incentives have had a transformative effect on the manufacturing sector of Bangladesh. Due largely to progressive manufacturing, over 90% of all motorcycle sold and 85% of all smartphones sold in… Read More

LightCastle Business Confidence Index 2019-20

LightCastle Partners’ annual flagship publication titled ‘The LightCastle Business Confidence Index 2019-20’ gauges the business sentiments of private sector leaders across several …. Read more

Bangladesh Startup Ecosystem: The Untapped Digital Goldmine of Asia

The Bangladesh Entrepreneurship Ecosystem is at an inflection point with an excess of U$ 330 million accumulated over the last decade, in international investments from big-name corporate investors and… Read More

Bangladesh Doing Business Blueprint 2019-20

Among other strong macroeconomic indicators, increased digitization, higher disposable income and consistent GDP growth at around 7.2 percent (The World Bank) have influenced the country’s development over the last decade. To attract more investments… Read More

The Netherlands – Bangladesh ‘Mapping the Ground @ 50 Stitching Partnerships’ Report

The Netherlands has been one of Bangladesh’s key development partners since Independence, and the relationship is strengthening so far to increase the economic engagements … Read More

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Sector-wise Opportunities

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Agriculture

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Location-wise Opportunities

With major manufacturing and industrialization hubs expanding all over the country, Bangladesh is home to a wide-ranging area of potentially successful invesement blocs. Invest Bangladesh works closely with partners operating across Bangladesh to faciliate your next investment!

Export Processing Zones

For export-oriented activities, the GoB currently oversees the operations of eight export processing zones (EPZ).

Dhaka

The startup ecosystem of Bangladesh, centered around the capital Dhaka, has gone through a remarkable transformation.

Payra Sea Port

The Port of Payra at Kalapara in Patuakhali in southern Bangladesh has generated huge foreign interest in recent years.

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