Infrastructure deficiencies are the primary deterrent to economic growth in Bangladesh. Long years of under-investment has taken a toll and resulted in poor access to basic infrastructure for a large part of Bangladesh's population.

Since Bangladesh opened its gas and power sectors for private investment, there has been a strong response from international energy developers. Bangladesh is now in the process of conducting international procurement for large power plants and gas development concessions. Interest in water, transportation, and telecommunications projects is also growing and investment opportunities in the sectors are likely to develop soon.