Bangladeshi entrepreneurs have established a number of businesses overseas. Six more companies will be granted licenses to start new businesses. In 2014, the Bangladesh Bank began enabling local businesses to invest offshore.

Local business organizations expand their operations by acquiring associates as an international investment or by purchasing shares in any overseas company.

Zahid Hossain Zahid, a former economist at the World Bank's Dhaka office, joins us today at Star Connect to discuss new opportunities for international investment.