Bangladesh Economy Crosses Half-Trillion-Dollar Milestone for First Time

(MENAFN) Bangladesh’s economy has crossed a major milestone, exceeding the $500 billion mark for the first time and reaching an estimated size of more than half a trillion dollars in fiscal year 2025–26, according to provisional figures released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.

The growth is attributed to a renewed economic upturn during the fiscal year, driven primarily by stronger performance in the agriculture and services sectors.

This development places Bangladesh among a select group of economies that have reached the half-trillion-dollar level, reflecting its steady long-term expansion despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures.

The latest estimate represents a notable increase compared to earlier years, when projections suggested the country would reach this threshold around FY26 or FY27.

Previous government forecasts had expected the milestone to be achieved after a recovery in growth following a period of slower economic activity.

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