Dear Fellow Members, Colleagues, and Stakeholders,
As we navigate these challenging times, it is my privilege to address you in the FICCI Special Bulletin, August-September 2024 edition. Our theme, "Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): The Powerful Catalyst of Bangladesh's Future Economic Growth & Development," is both timely and crucial.
Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment, showcasing remarkable resilience and potential. Despite global uncertainties, our commitment to fostering a favorable investment climate remains strong. FDI not only brings financial resources but also introduces innovative technologies, enhances skills, and strengthens local industries. To achieve sustainable growth, we must leverage these investments to drive job creation, boost exports, and enhance overall productivity.
The recent change in government leadership presents a unique opportunity to reshape our economic landscape. FDI has been, and will continue to be, a cornerstone of our economic strategy, fueling growth, innovation, and development across all 21 sectors represented by FICCI.
In this edition, we tried to explore how FDI can be harnessed to propel our economic ambitions. We delved into success stories, investment opportunities across various sectors, and supportive policies currently in place, along with the required reforms to attract foreign investors. Our goal is to inspire collaboration among local and foreign businesses, as well as government, fostering a synergistic environment for growth.
As we distribute this edition to the Interim Government, we hope these insights will serve as a valuable resource for shaping policies that attract and sustain FDI. Together, we can harness the power of FDI to drive Bangladesh's future economic growth and development.
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the member companies, industry leaders, and stakehold- ers for their outstanding contributions, which have greatly enhanced our bulletin. I also deeply appreciate the patrons, sponsors, and the FICCI Secretariat for their significant efforts in making the publication of our bulletin possible.
Warm Thanks and Regards
Zaved Akhtar
President, FICCI
