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Bangladesh Macroeconomic Pulse – Volume 1, Issue 11
The provisional GDP growth is estimated at 4.14 per cent in FY2026, compared with the actual growth rate of 3.49 per cent in FY2025, indicating a gradual recovery in economic activity.
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June 30, 2026
Bangladesh Macroeconomic Pulse – Volume 1, Issue 10
NBR tax collection reached 65.52 per cent of the annual target of BDT 499,000 crore during July-April FY2026, representing an increase of BDT 31,327 crore compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
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June 10, 2026
Bangladesh Macroeconomic Pulse – Volume 1, Issue 9
Bangladesh lost an estimated USD 68 billion to illicit trade flows between 2013 and 2022, significantly draining public revenue and foreign exchange, according to a report published in March 2026.
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May 23, 2026
Bangladesh Macroeconomic Pulse – Volume 1, Issue 8
The United States set a 19% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports under a 9 February 2026 trade deal, while garments using US-imported inputs gained duty-free access
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April 23, 2026
Bangladesh Macroeconomic Pulse – Volume 1, Issue 7
The government has approved signing an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan, securing duty‑free access for 97 per cent of Bangladesh’s exports including key garment items, marking the country’s first full‑fledged trade deal with a major partner (Mirdha, 2026).
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March 15, 2026
Bangladesh Macroeconomic Pulse – Volume 1, Issue 6
GDP growth increased to 4.50 per cent in Q1 FY2026, from 2.58 per cent in Q1 FY2025. This indicates a positive shift in economic momentum at the start of the fiscal year.
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February 9, 2026
Bangladesh Macroeconomic Pulse – Volume 1, Issue 5
Bangladesh secured its largest-ever European FDI with Danish AP Moller–Maersk investing USD 550 million in Chattogram’s Laldia Container Terminal. Additionally, Swiss MEDLOG will invest USD 40 million in the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal.
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January 8, 2026
Bangladesh Macroeconomic Pulse – Volume 1, Issue 4
Bangladesh’s exports fell 7.43 per cent year-on-year to USD 3.82 billion in October 2025, marking the third consecutive monthly decline mainly due to weak global demand and RMG order slowdown
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December 11, 2025
State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2024-25 (Third Reading)
Total revenue collection recorded a 5.3 per cent growth during the July-January period of FY2025, implying that a whopping 64.6 per cent growth will be required during the remainder of FY2025 if the annual target is to be achieved.
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November 25, 2025
CPD’s Recommendations for the National Budget FY2025-26 (Second Reading)
Weak revenue mobilisation, declining ADP implementation, inflation above 9 per cent, reduced overseas migration, and GDP growth of 1.81 per cent—all fell short of targets.
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State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2024-25 (First Reading)
Total revenue collection recorded a marginal 3.7 per cent growth during the July-October period of FY2025, implying that a whopping 45.1 per cent growth will be required during the remainder of FY2025 if the annual target is to be achieved.
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Bangladesh Economy in FY2024–25: Interim Review of Macroeconomic Performance
Bangladesh’s economy in FY2024-25 stands at a critical juncture, confronting deep-seated domestic weaknesses amid a challenging global environment.
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