The Netherlands became the largest source of net foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh in 2025, accounting for $544.61 million, or 30.76% of total inflows, according to a report by Bangladesh Bank. Most of the Dutch investment went into the food products sector ($405.46 million), followed by power generation, which attracted more than $72 million.
Net FDI refers to the total foreign investment entering a country after deducting capital repatriation, loan repayments, and disinvestment by foreign investors during the same period.
China was the second-largest source of net FDI, contributing $321.15 million (18.13%), while Singapore ranked third with $192.43 million (10.86%). South Korea and the United Kingdom followed, investing $171.70 million (9.69%) and $169.41 million (9.57%), respectively.
Author: Saikat Bhattacharya
