Dhaka, July 8 -- Bangladesh's foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape registered a powerful rebound in 2025, with inflows scaling a multi-year high of US$ 1.78 billion, according to the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026.

The report also highlights that infrastructural developments, and the expansion of the manufacturing sector, Bangladesh's FDI figure skyrocketed to $ 19.63 billion in 2025 from $2.16 billion in 2000-reflecting a massive expansion in foreign asset accumulation.

The report shows a substantial year-on-year jump, positive policy liberalizations, and growing long-term investment stocks, positioning Bangladesh as a top destination for greenfield ventures among Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

The core highlight of the U...