The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has expanded its One-Stop Service (OSS) platform, adding five new services from the Directorate of Registration. With this update, the OSS now offers 142 services across 47 government agencies, making it easier for investors to access business-related approvals online.

The newly added services include land purchase deeds, lease deeds, agreement deeds, advance (bayna) deeds, and power of attorney deeds with certified copies. From December 16, commercial land registration in Bangladesh will be fully online, streamlining the process for businesses and entrepreneurs.

Bida Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun highlighted that digitalisation will succeed only when manual procedures are phased out and awareness among users is raised. ASM Saleh Ahmed, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Land, confirmed that commercial land mutations will now be processed within a week, while Md Liakat Ali Molla, Secretary of the Ministry of Law, emphasized transparency and fair service fee communication to prevent harassment and middlemen.

Business leaders welcomed the move but noted ongoing challenges. Investors previously faced multiple visits to offices for approvals, causing delays. Taskeen Ahmed, President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), said the initiative will simplify procedures, reduce delays, and enhance transparency.

Experts believe Bida’s digital transformation will boost Bangladesh’s ease of doing business, attract more investment, and align the country with global best practices. Features like paperless processes, e-payments, e-signatures, and investor self-service portals are expected to cut costs, save time, and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.

With a phased roadmap for automation, AI integration, and emerging technology adoption, Bida aims to become a world-class digital investment facilitation agency, supporting Bangladesh’s economic growth and investor-friendly ecosystem.