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Fresh FDI drops 5% amid credit and banking sector challenges

Economists attribute a 5% decline in fresh foreign direct investment to the downgrading of Bangladesh's sovereign credit ratings.

The Business Standard ยท 12 October 2026, 4:00 AM

Fresh foreign direct investment (FDI) has fallen by 5% as the country faces ongoing credit and banking sector difficulties. According to economists, the recent downgrades to Bangladesh's sovereign credit ratings are actively discouraging potential foreign investors.