Dedicated investment pipeline worth $1.5b: Bida

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has announced that it is currently managing a dedicated investment pipeline worth $1.5 billion, developed through a series of investment summits, outreach missions, roadshows, and international delegation visits.

The pipeline, which tracks potential investments on a daily basis, has already begun showing promising results.

Early performance data indicate a conversion rate of around 25% – twice as high as the traditional annual investment registration flows typically processed by investment promotion agencies.

Speaking to The Business Standard today (4 December), Bida Executive Member and Head of Business Development Nahian Rahman Rochi said investors have registered their intent to invest $1.5 billion from January to November under this curated pipeline.

He added that between January and October, Bida also received an additional $2.8 billion in investment proposals outside of the dedicated pipeline."Each project within the pipeline is being monitored closely to ensure it progresses toward becoming a real investment in Bangladesh."

Rochi also emphasised the broader strategic outlook.

"The report card marks the beginning of a culture shift. We have already started shaping our priorities for 2026. As part of that process, we invited over 100 Bangladeshi businesses today to share their challenges, opportunities, and expectations from Bida. We couldn't hear everyone in one sitting, so multiple rounds of consultations will follow," he said.

The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 was held at the InterContinental Dhaka from 7–10 April. Bida said the summit attracted 415 foreign delegates from 50 countries, alongside approximately 2,500 local investors.

Key sessions included discussions on energy, renewable energy, digital economy, and the healthcare sector. On 9 and 10 April, a matchmaking event was organised to facilitate direct discussions between foreign investors and key domestic stakeholders.