From traditional low cost manufacturing Bangladesh is determined to move up the value chain, and to develop knowledge based, high technology and modern industries. This is the economic imperative of today.

Bangladesh's unique combination of benefits creates a compelling proposition for business:

• Abundance of natural resources.
• Prime location close to emergent economic giants of India and China.
• High quality: cost ratios in human resources and business processes.
• Favored international trading status for exporting to advanced world economies.

Over 100 companies have invested in Bangladesh in the last three years

Key sectors of the Bangladesh economy are thriving, fuelled by the vision of international companies that recognize the unique opportunities that the country has to offer. Over 100 companies have invested in the country in the last three years. The ICT and life sciences sectors have grown in stature significantly.

Please review the sector specific pages in this section. They explain why fast growing, dynamic companies are accessing the added value that Bangladesh offers in the world economic order by establishing new start ups, entering joint ventures and creating trading partnerships.