Bangladesh is firmly committed to transforming itself into a trillion-dollar economy by 2034, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said, emphasizing that his real-world experience in business has taught him that the success of any enterprise depends not only on an entrepreneur’s skills or political assurances but also on government policies that support economic growth.
He made the remarks while addressing the FICCI FDI Summit 2026, organized by the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), on the theme “Accelerating Foreign Investment for Employment and Prosperity in Bangladesh.”
The prime minister said, “From my practical experience, I have learned that no business can succeed solely on the basis of an entrepreneur’s capabilities or political assurances. A significant part of business success depends on government policies that facilitate growth.”
“Our government is firmly committed to transforming Bangladesh into a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2034,” he said.
Addressing local and international investors, corporate leaders and experts attending the summit, Tarique Rahman said, “Looking around this hall today, I see the presence of some of the most talented corporate leaders, successful investors and distinguished experts from Bangladesh and across the world. Many of you have chosen Bangladesh as a key destination for expanding your businesses and making new investments.”
He thanked investors for their contributions, saying their initiatives had created employment opportunities, introduced modern technologies, strengthened global supply chains and made significant contributions to Bangladesh’s economic progress.
“I want to deliver a simple and clear message today: the new and visionary BNP government wants you to come to Bangladesh, launch new ventures and expand your businesses,” he said.
“Whether you are a local entrepreneur or a foreign investor, when you invest capital in Bangladesh, our government will stand beside you with its time, institutional support and timely policies. This is not merely an assurance; Insha’Allah, it is a concrete commitment of our government,” he added.
Highlighting Bangladesh’s potential, the prime minister said the country faces challenges but also possesses “immense opportunities and a strong foundation,” including a rapidly growing domestic market, a large pool of young and hardworking human resources, a strategic geographical location and a democratically elected government with public support.
He said the government’s key objective was to build a rules-based economy that is integrated with the global economy and driven by the dynamism of the private sector.
“Our election manifesto provides a clear roadmap for this economic transformation. We are not only inviting you to invest in Bangladesh but also calling upon you to become trusted partners in implementing this vision,” he said.
Discussing the government’s preparations, Tarique Rahman said that although the new government had completed five months in office, its economic and policy preparations had begun well before the election.
“We listened carefully to investors, entrepreneurs, business chambers, economists, development partners and policymakers,” he said.
He said investors had clearly identified several priorities needed to increase foreign direct investment in Bangladesh, including strong legal protection for investments, a modern and business-friendly regulatory framework, a simplified tax system, a smooth process for repatriating profits, a strong capital market and improved infrastructure.
“We have understood your concerns and have started working accordingly,” he said.
Outlining government initiatives, he said the administration was modernizing legal and regulatory frameworks, strengthening investor protection, improving dispute resolution mechanisms, simplifying tax and VAT administration, and making profit repatriation easier.
He also highlighted plans to develop a dynamic capital market, support startups, eliminate unnecessary regulations and bureaucratic hurdles, simplify administrative processes, digitize government services, increase investment in renewable energy, and strengthen ports, logistics infrastructure and overall energy security.
The prime minister said the government had introduced targeted incentives for priority sectors, including renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, electronics, digital services, agro-processing, advanced textiles, healthcare and logistics.
“We are establishing Bangladesh as a major global manufacturing hub, diversifying our ready-made garment sector, and prioritizing technology and skills development to enhance our human resources,” he said.
Concluding his remarks, Tarique Rahman said Bangladesh’s future would depend not only on attracting investment but also on building long-term and reliable partnerships.
“I invite every business leader present here to become part of this promising future. Together, we can build an economy that is strong, fair and inclusive,” he said.
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