The Government of Bangladesh has approved the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Incentive Scheme Policy 2026, a new initiative aimed at encouraging Bangladeshi citizens, including expatriates, to play a more active role in attracting foreign investment into the country. The policy was approved at the ninth cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on 4 June 2026. 

Developed under the initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office, the policy seeks to strengthen Bangladesh’s investment ecosystem by creating incentives for individuals who successfully facilitate new foreign direct investment. The initiative reflects the government’s broader efforts to diversify investment sources, engage the global Bangladeshi diaspora, and accelerate economic growth through increased capital inflows. 

The policy is expected to encourage stronger connections between international investors and Bangladesh’s growing economy. By leveraging the networks and expertise of expatriate Bangladeshis and local professionals, the scheme aims to improve investment promotion efforts and attract new equity-based investments across priority sectors. 

Government officials have expressed optimism that the initiative will help increase foreign investment, create new business opportunities, and support job creation. The approval comes as Bangladesh continues to position itself as a competitive investment destination, supported by a large consumer market, strategic location, expanding infrastructure, and a growing industrial base. 

The introduction of the FDI Incentive Scheme Policy marks another step in Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts to strengthen investor confidence and mobilize both domestic and international networks to support long-term economic development.

Source: The Business Standard