Dhaka, June 4 -- The cabinet has approved the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Incentive Scheme Policy, 2026 aimed at encouraging Bangladeshi citizens, including expatriates, to bring foreign direct investment into the country.

The policy, formulated at the initiative of the Prime Minister's Office, was approved at the ninth cabinet meeting held on Thursday, according to a statement.

The cabinet also approved the draft Bangladesh Medical University (Amendment) Act, 2026.

The amendment, proposed by the Health Education and Family Welfare Division, is intended to expand the scope of medical services, education and research at Bangladesh Medical University.

The amendment will allow the university to establish or participate in profit-maki...