Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told the Jatiya Sangsad that the government had decided to introduce a 1.5 per cent commission, or consultancy fee, as an incentive for individuals — whether Bangladeshi or foreign nationals — who are able to bring foreign investment into the country.
He said that the decision was made at a recent meeting, where it was agreed that a formal arrangement would be introduced to incentivise those who successfully attract foreign investment to Bangladesh.
Replying to a supplementary question from women’s reserved-seat lawmaker Joharat Adib Chowdhury during the fourth sitting of the first budget session of the 13th JS, the prime minister made the announcement.
Under the scheme, individuals who bring foreign investment into the country will receive 1.5 per cent of the investment amount as a consultancy fee or commission, he said.
The session was chaired by speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed.
The prime minister said that the move was intended to encourage skilled and capable members of the Bangladeshi diaspora, as well as other qualified individuals abroad, to use their expertise and networks to attract foreign investors.
Replying to a question from Cumilla-10 lawmaker Mobasher Alam Bhuiyan, the prime minister told the JS that Bangladesh was moving ahead with a series of major port infrastructure projects aimed at boosting the country’s foreign trade capacity, with the Laldia Terminal set to begin operations this year, rapid progress being made on the Bay Terminal project, and construction advancing on the Matarbari Deep Sea Port.
Tarique said that the government had undertaken a series of measures to simplify investment procedures and attract both domestic and foreign investors.
The prime minister said that, among the key initiatives, the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports was providing import and export registration services through an online system within a shorter time frame.
He said that the government had also updated its export policy and was in the process of revising the Import Policy Order 2026–2029 to facilitate foreign investors’ entry into the market.
He said that the government had further strengthened coordination among ministries and agencies to address policy bottlenecks, improve the investment climate and resolve business-related challenges more efficiently.
The prime minister said that efforts were also under way to simplify capital repatriation procedures for foreign investors.
He said that all investment-related approvals, registrations and licences would be brought under an integrated digital single-window platform connecting all relevant service providers.
