Bangladesh Frontera

Panorama económico e industrial

Bangladesh is a South Asian frontier market with a nominal GDP of approximately $460 billion in FY2025-26, making it one of the largest economies among the least-developed countries (LDC) scheduled to graduate to developing-country status in November 2026. The economy is heavily anchored by the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, which accounts for over 84% of merchandise export earnings and employs millions, making Bangladesh the world's second-largest apparel exporter. The banking sector faces significant stress with non-performing loans reportedly above 32% of total loans as of 2024-25, while inflation has remained elevated above 9-10% through 2025-26. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) lists approximately 367 companies with a combined market capitalization of around $88 billion, dominated by telecoms, financials, pharmaceuticals, and energy firms. Foreign portfolio investors may access the DSE via a Non-Resident Investor's Taka Account (NITA) through authorized custodian banks, with no capital gains tax on individual equity profits.

Sectores clave

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Macro

PIB nominal, USD	$460.00B
Crecimiento del PIB real, anual	3.5%
Inflación anual	10.1%
Población personas	175.7M
PIB per cápita USD	$2,618
Capitalización bursátil total cotizado, USD	$28.00B
Cap. bursátil / PIB	6.1%
Desempleo	3.8%
Empresas cotizadas	367
Bolsa	Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)

Año de los datos: 2025. Fuentes: The Daily Star: Bangladesh GDP crosses $500 billion (2026), Asian Development Bank: Bangladesh Economy Overview, World Bank: Market Capitalization of Listed Companies Bangladesh 2024 ($87.94B), Trading Economics: Bangladesh GDP Annual Growth Rate, The Business Standard: BRAC Bank market cap crosses Tk15,000cr (2025), The Business Standard: Square Pharma overtakes BAT Bangladesh in market cap (2025), The Business Standard: 40 companies in DSE large-cap index, The Financial Express: Ten largest companies grab 44% DSE market capitalisation, Future Startup: 50 Most Valuable Companies in Bangladesh by Market Cap (October 2024), Mika Securities: Foreign Investor Account Opening Guide, LegalSeba: Investment Regulations for Non-Residents in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA): Investor Visa Information, Bangladesh High Commission London: Investor Visa, StockAnalysis.com: Dhaka Stock Exchange Company Listings, Macrotrends: Bangladesh GDP Per Capita, Exchange-rates.org: BDT/USD 2025 history (avg ~121 BDT/USD), Statista: Bangladesh population 2025 (175.69M), Trading Economics: Bangladesh Inflation Rate (10.05% avg 2025), World Bank / ILO: Bangladesh Unemployment Rate 2025 (3.78%), Dhaka Stock Exchange: dsebd.org official market data, IIX Global: Bangladesh RMG Sector Overview, LightCastle Partners: RMG Sector Outlook FY2025-26, US State Department: 2025 Investment Climate Statement Bangladesh.

Bolsa local y acceso

Bolsa	Dhaka Stock Exchange
Código	DSE
Sitio web	www.dsebd.org
Moneda	BDT

Acceso a brókers locales

There are no US-based retail brokers that offer direct DSE trading. Foreign investors must open a NITA account with an authorised custodian bank in Bangladesh (HSBC, Standard Chartered, Citibank are commonly used), and a BO (Beneficiary Owner) account with a DSE-member broker such as Mika Securities, CAL Bangladesh, or Royal Capital Ltd. The process is paper-based and requires notarised identity documentation. Settlement is T+2. For passive exposure, the iShares FM ETF (if still active) or other frontier market funds may provide indirect Bangladesh exposure without the need for a local account.

Brókers globales con acceso a mercados extranjeros

• Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
• Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
• Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
• Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.

Listado solo a efectos informativos — no constituye recomendación. Los mercados disponibles, las comisiones y los requisitos de incorporación varían según el bróker y el país de residencia.

Reubicación y residencia

Acceso para inversores extranjeros

Foreign nationals may invest in Bangladeshi listed equities by opening a Non-Resident Investor's Taka Account (NITA) with an authorised custodian bank (such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, or Citibank Bangladesh). A Beneficiary Owner (BO) account must then be opened with a licensed brokerage house and linked to the NITA. Foreign currency is remitted into the NITA, converted to taka, and used to purchase DSE-listed shares; sale proceeds may be freely remitted abroad from the NITA. There is no capital gains tax on equity investments by individual investors. Trading commissions are capped at a maximum of 0.50% of trade value. Foreign ownership is generally permitted in listed equities, though some sectors (defence, certain utilities) may have restrictions. Foreign direct investment is permitted across most sectors, with BIDA providing the regulatory clearance pathway.