Bangladesh recorded a robust surge in net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the July-September quarter of 2025, signaling a significant boost in investor confidence despite global economic uncertainties, said Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, net FDI inflows for Q3 (July–September) reached US$315.09 million. This represents a staggering 202 percent year-on-year increase compared to the $104.33 million recorded during the same period in 2024.
The cumulative figures for the year also show a strong upward trend. Total net FDI inflows from January to September 2025 reached $1.41 billion, an 80 percent rise from the $780 million recorded during the first nine months of the previous year.
All major categories of FDI saw marked improvements in the third quarter of 2025-
Equity Investment: Rose by 31.69 percent to $101.12 million (up from $76.79 million).
Reinvested Earnings: Soared by 190.07 percent to $211.47 million (up from $72.90 million).
Intra-Company Loans: Rebounded to a positive $2.49 million, reversing from a negative -$45.36 million in the previous year.
Building on First-Half Momentum
This growth follows a solid performance in the first half of the year. Net FDI in H1 2025 (January–June) increased by more than 61 percent compared to H1 2024. Specifically, the April–June period saw a 11.4 percent year-on-year gain, reaching $303.27 million.
Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of BIDA, noted that these gains reflect a credible pipeline of investment converting into realized inflows.
"These back-to-back quarterly gains highlight that investors are placing their trust in Bangladesh. We expect some moderation in Q4 2025 due to the upcoming elections, but anticipate a rebound post-election, supported by a strong investment pipeline," Shayan said.
Beyond these realized figures, BIDA reported that its dedicated investment pipeline for 2025 has already surpassed $1.5 billion, in addition to traditional registered proposals.