‘BanglaBiz’ investor gateway launched by BIDA and JICA

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), on Sunday launched BanglaBiz, a unified digital gateway that consolidates investment services and information, providing faster, streamlined support to investors.

For the first time, the One Stop Service (OSS) portals of all five major Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs)—BIDA, Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA), and Bangladesh Small & Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC)—have been integrated through BanglaBiz.

Investors can also access the Public Private Partnership Authority website directly from the platform via IPA Summary Cards.

The development of BanglaBiz, aligned with investor needs, was approved by the BIDA Governing Body, chaired by the Chief Adviser, in April 2025.

JICA provided financial and technical support for building the portal.

The initial release features a centralized landing page with investment service information, IPA OSS links, FAQs, and contact details.

An interactive ‘How to Apply’ tool helps investors identify the most relevant IPA based on business type, sector, and preferences. A management dashboard allows government officials to monitor service performance, investment trends, and operational metrics across IPAs.

“Digital transformation is not just a technological shift—it is a strategic imperative for inclusive development,” said Tomohide Ichiguchi, Chief Representative of JICA Bangladesh Office.

BIDA Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury noted that BanglaBiz addresses a long-standing demand for a single entry point for investors, aiming to improve service delivery and encourage healthy competition among agencies.

BanglaBiz is set to expand into a fully integrated Investor Single Window Platform (ISWP) in future phases.

Upcoming features include the Business Starter Package, BanglaBiz ID (BBID), and digitization of Work Permit and Security Clearance processes, ensuring seamless interoperability across government systems.

As one of the world's largest bilateral aid agencies, JICA has long championed private sector development in Bangladesh. BanglaBiz builds on this legacy, aligning with JICA's mission to foster inclusive economic growth, attract quality investment and modernise public service delivery.