Net inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) from India to Bangladesh rose by 44.76 per cent in the last year. Around one-sixth of the FDI was injected into the banking sector. This was followed by textiles and power. The India-Bangladesh relationship has started improving since 2009-10.

Though investments have more than doubled in the last two years, the flow is still minimal. Prominent Indian investments in the country are from Airtel, Marico, Godrej and VIP Industries.

Bangladesh is bullish about export-oriented investments as a remedy to its lopsided balance of trade with India. Co-operation initiatives are opening up opportunities for infrastructure companies. L&T is building three gas-based power plants for Bangladesh generation companies. The infra major has also got a contract for constructing a new airport.