Backed by Australia’s AUD 32 million South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) program, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in collaboration with GlobalData, has conducted a comprehensive study to better understand foreign direct investment (FDI) trade flows and logistics-related investments in Bangladesh.


Key findings of the study were shared at a recent event attended by Ashikur Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), and Clinton Pobke, Deputy High Commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh.
The study highlights the critical role of modern, integrated logistics infrastructure in supporting Bangladesh’s fast-growing manufacturing sector and export competitiveness. It identifies key areas for investment, regulatory challenges, and policy recommendations to attract and sustain quality FDI in the logistics and infrastructure sectors.