Board of Investment Bangladesh

What Board of Investment Bangladesh does

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is the statutory apex investment promotion agency of Bangladesh, established under the BIDA Act 2016 and operating directly under the Chief Adviser's Office. It succeeded the prior Board of Investment and serves as the single coordinating authority for both foreign and domestic investment facilitation, with a mandate to streamline regulatory approvals, attract FDI into priority sectors, and provide post-investment aftercare support.

BIDA's core technological platform is the One Stop Service (OSS) portal (bidaquickserv.org), which aggregates 124 investor services from 41 government organizations into a single time-bound and transparent digital interface, supported by the OSSPID account registration system. The agency has also developed the FDI Heatmap — a data-driven framework identifying 19 high-potential sectors across four categories (Immediate Targets, Enable Quick Entry, Customized Deals, Policy & Capacity Development) — produced in collaboration with PwC, BCG, E&Y, IFC, HSBC, Standard Chartered, JETRO, JICA, KOTRA, and other partners. Complementary products include 16 sector-specific investment portals, an Investment Guide, Taxation Handbook, Sector Profiles, quarterly e-newsletters, and a quarterly State of Investment Climate webinar series.

The agency operates a non-commercial model, providing services free of charge to investors and generating no direct revenue. Its go-to-market is enterprise-focused, engaging investors through the OSS digital portal, a dedicated relationship manager system, country officers assigned to foreign investors, the physical Dhaka headquarters, an annual Bangladesh Investment Summit (400+ guests from 40+ countries in 2025), international roadshows, and NRB diaspora outreach. Primary customer segments are foreign direct investors (including manufacturers relocating from China), domestic investors, and Non-Resident Bangladeshis, with prioritized focus on 19 sectors ranging from readymade garments and pharmaceuticals to renewable energy and semiconductors. To date, 918+ companies are registered with BIDA, with $4.85B proposed domestic and $2.26B proposed foreign investment in the active pipeline.

Name

Board of Investment Bangladesh

Legal name

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority

Website

https://boi.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BIDA is Bangladesh's statutory apex government investment promotion agency, operating a One Stop Service portal consolidating 124 investor services from 41 government agencies. It facilitates foreign and domestic investment across 19 priority sectors, serving 918+ registered companies with a $7.11B proposed investment pipeline.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Investment Promotion Services: BIDA is a government agency that provides investment facilitation services free of charge to investors. The agency does not generate revenue directly but aims to attract FDI that contributes to Bangladesh's economic growth, exports, and employment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BIDA is a statutory government body that functions as the apex investment promotion and facilitation agency for Bangladesh, providing a single-window One Stop Service (OSS) Portal for foreign and domestic investors. It delivers investment registration, licensing coordination, aftercare services, policy advocacy, and sector-specific investment information to attract FDI and support investors throughout the investment lifecycle. All services are provided free of charge to investors.

Product overview

BIDA operates a unified One Stop Service (OSS) platform that aggregates government services from 41 organizations into a single portal, complemented by sector-specific information portals covering 16 industries (RMG, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Agribusiness, Jute, Leather, Electronics, etc.). The agency provides investment registration services (commercial offices, domestic, foreign/JV projects), aftercare support, and hosts annual investment summits and quarterly webinars. BIDA also publishes research tools including the FDI Heatmap (19 priority sectors), Investment Guides, Sector Profiles, and Taxation Handbooks. These products collectively form an ecosystem of investor engagement and government service delivery rather than a traditional commercial product suite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• One Stop Service (OSS): Digital platform providing time-bound and transparent investor services from different organizations in one place

Products and services

• One Stop Service (OSS) Portal Digital single-window platform that allows foreign and domestic investors to register, apply for licenses, obtain approvals, and access aftercare services through a unified interface. Designed for investors seeking to establish or expand operations in Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh Investment Summit Annual flagship investment promotion event that brings together international investors, government officials, and industry leaders to showcase Bangladesh's investment opportunities and facilitate deal-making.
• State of Investment Climate Webinar Series Webinar series that profiles Bangladesh's investment climate, sector opportunities, and policy framework to international investors and stakeholders.
• FDI Heatmap Interactive data visualization tool that presents FDI data, trends, and analysis for Bangladesh, launched in November 2024. Designed for investors, researchers, and policymakers seeking data-driven insights on foreign direct investment.
• Investment Guide for Bangladesh Comprehensive publication providing guidance on how to invest in Bangladesh, covering regulatory framework, procedures, and incentives. Targeted at prospective foreign and domestic investors.
• Taxation Handbook Reference handbook detailing Bangladesh's taxation framework applicable to investors, including tax incentives, holidays, and compliance requirements.
• Sector Profiles Publications profiling priority sectors for investment in Bangladesh, including market size, opportunities, regulatory environment, and incentives. Targeted at sector-specific investors.
• Sector-Specific Investment Portals Dedicated information portals for priority sectors that provide targeted investment opportunities, regulatory information, and facilitation support for sector-specific investors.
• Investment Registration Services Statutory service for registering foreign and domestic investments in Bangladesh, providing official recognition and access to government incentives. Offered to companies and investors seeking to establish or expand operations.
• Investor Aftercare Services Post-investment support services including issue resolution, inter-ministerial coordination, expansion facilitation, and policy advocacy for existing investors operating in Bangladesh.

Quantifiable outcome

• 918+ companies registered with BIDA creating 100,000+ employment opportunities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bangladesh BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2024Central bank collaboration with BIDA on investment climate improvements including consolidated loan applications, centralized loan processing for economic zones, and Bangladesh Bank officials embedded in BIDA teams for foreign loan applications.
• Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Key stakeholder contributing insights and analysis for BIDA's FDI Heatmap initiative. FICCI represents foreign investors in Bangladesh and provides valuable market intelligence and private sector perspectives for strategic investment promotion.
• Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Contributing to BIDA's FDI Heatmap development with insights on domestic business environment and investment opportunities. DCCI represents businesses in Dhaka and provides networking and advocacy services.
• Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024HSBC serves as a key partner in BIDA's FDI Heatmap initiative, contributing financial sector expertise and international market perspectives for Bangladesh's investment promotion efforts.
• Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Partnering with BIDA on FDI Heatmap development, providing insights on priority sectors and investment opportunities. SCB has been engaged in discussions about credit ratings improvement.
• International Finance Corporation (IFC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Contributing to BIDA's FDI Heatmap with expertise in private sector development, investment climate analysis, and emerging market investment strategies.
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Key consulting partner in FDI Heatmap development, providing global investment expertise, sector analysis, and strategic recommendations for Bangladesh's FDI attraction strategy.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Contributing strategic consulting expertise to BIDA's FDI Heatmap initiative, providing analysis on competitive positioning and investment opportunity assessment.
• Ernst & Young (E&Y)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Partner in FDI Heatmap development, providing tax and transaction advisory perspectives, sector expertise, and investment promotion insights.
• LightCastle PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Local consulting partner providing market intelligence, data analysis, and strategic advisory for Bangladesh's investment promotion activities.
• Inspira Advisory and ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Contributing to BIDA's FDI Heatmap with local market expertise, investment analysis, and advisory services for Bangladesh's investment climate improvements.
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Partnering with BIDA to promote Japanese investment in Bangladesh, contributing to FDI Heatmap with Japanese market perspectives and investor outreach.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Contributing to FDI promotion efforts with development finance expertise and Japanese investment linkages for Bangladesh's economic zones and infrastructure.
• Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Partner in FDI Heatmap initiative, promoting Korean investment in Bangladesh and contributing expertise on priority sectors for Korean investors.
• IDLC Finance PLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Local financial institution contributing to FDI Heatmap with insights on investment financing, capital markets, and private equity opportunities in Bangladesh.
• Egyptian Investors (Petrochemical and Cotton Industries)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 November 2024Egyptian investments of $160 million in petrochemical and cotton industries, with potential for diversification into RMG, agriculture, and pharmaceutical sectors. Egyptian Ambassador engaged in discussions to expand investments.
• Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIDA and BEZA share Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury and operate jointly on investment promotion for economic zones, coordinating investor services and regulatory approvals for zone-based investments.
• Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on investment promotion for export processing zones, with BEPZA listed as a key partner organization under BIDA's useful links for investor referrals.
• Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization under BIDA's useful links for investor referrals and energy sector investment facilitation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA): Global industry body for IPAs of which BIDA is a member and recently re-elected South Asia director. Not a direct peer but the relevant ecosystem association — comparable to a trade body serving the same constituency of national investment agencies.

Broad incumbents

• UK Department for Business and Trade: UK government department responsible for investment promotion and trade policy. Comparable in mandate to attract foreign investment but operating as a developed-market incumbent with broad cross-cutting policy responsibilities rather than BIDA's focused emerging-market facilitation role.
• SelectUSA: U.S. federal investment promotion program within the Department of Commerce. Shares the FDI promotion mandate but operates from a developed-market, large-economy vantage point with very different competitive dynamics.
• Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB): Singapore's lead investment promotion agency and a global benchmark for FDI facilitation. Operates an overlapping mandate but in a far more developed, services-and-finance-oriented economy rather than Bangladesh's manufacturing base.

Direct peers

• Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA): Malaysia's apex investment promotion agency with a comparable mandate to facilitate manufacturing and services FDI through incentives, permits, and aftercare. Operates in a similar emerging Asian manufacturing context and serves overlapping investor segments (electronics, RMG-adjacent textiles, renewables).
• Invest India: India's national investment promotion and facilitation agency, operating with a comparable single-window mandate to attract FDI across priority sectors. Most structurally similar counterpart in South Asia given shared regional context and emerging-market investor base.
• Thailand Board of Investment (BOI): Thailand's investment promotion agency offering tax incentives and one-stop services for foreign investors in priority sectors. Directly comparable in mandate, governance structure (statutory body), and sectoral focus (manufacturing, agro-processing, electronics).
• Board of Investment of Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's national investment promotion agency with a statutory single-window mandate similar to BIDA's. Closest regional peer by size, governance model, and economic structure, though operating at smaller scale.
• Foreign Investment Agency of Vietnam (FIA): Vietnam's national investment promotion body under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, attracting FDI into manufacturing and export-oriented sectors. Comparable emerging-Asia peer competing for similar China+1 relocations in electronics, textiles, and renewables.
• Board of Investment Pakistan: Pakistan's apex investment promotion body with a comparable single-window service mandate for foreign and domestic investors. Regional peer competing for similar South Asian manufacturing FDI in textiles, agro-processing, and energy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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