investment - October 18, 2026

India, Qatar Fast-Track BIT and FTA Talks, Advance USD 10bn Investment Plan

India and Qatar have agreed to expedite negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty and a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) while simultaneously advancing Qatar’s USD 10 billion investment commitment and plans

Indian Commerce Minister Urges US Manufacturers to Invest in India, Partner with SMEs

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has urged American manufacturing firms to scale up their presence in India, establish joint ventures with domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and directly co-invest

Menzies Targets USD 12m Investment and 5500 Total Jobs for Dhaka Airport Third Terminal Operation

UK-headquartered Menzies Aviation pledges a USD 12 million injection alongside upwards of 1,000 direct employment opportunities during year one should it secure selection as secondary passenger-handling contractor for the third

UNDP Vows Support to Boost Trade, Investment and MSMEs in Bangladesh

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has conveyed its willingness to deepen partnership with Bangladesh aimed at spurring capital investment, streamlining commerce and trade, lowering logistical expenses, and augmenting the

PM Urges Private Sector Involvement in Social Causes, Aids Tea Workers

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday advocated for increased private sector involvement in social and humanitarian causes, emphasizing that joint efforts can resolve major national challenges. “As members of society, if

Prime Minister Urges US Companies to Invest in Bangladesh's Long-Term Growth

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday extended an invitation to American enterprises to invest in Bangladesh with confidence and a long-term perspective, expressing his administration’s goal to forge a resilient

PM Assures AmCham of Favorable Investment Climate in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to facilitating international business, assuring global investors that his government will provide all necessary assistance to those seeking to capitalize on

PM Welcomes Visa’s Plan to Expand Digital Payments and AI in Bangladesh

Global financial technology leader Visa has announced plans to scale up its investment and operational presence in Bangladesh, focusing on digital payment infrastructure, artificial intelligence integration, and public transit systems. The

Bangladesh Seeks to Diversify Trade and Investment Ties with New Zealand

Bangladesh has launched a strategic push to deepen economic ties with New Zealand, aiming to broaden cooperation beyond traditional trade into high-potential sectors such as agri-tech, dairy, pharmaceuticals, green energy,

Dhaka Focuses on Climate Literacy and Investment-Ready Projects to Secure Funds

Bangladesh is stepping up initiatives to secure global climate financing by enhancing climate literacy, formulating investment-ready projects and deepening alliances with international financial institutions as part of its drive to

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