Bangladesh GDP jumps to 4.48% in Q2, driven by industrial surge
Bangladesh's economy grew 4.48 per cent in Q2 FY2023–24, a sharp rise from 1.96 per cent a year earlier, driven by strong industrial growth of 7.10 per cent, up from 2.44 per cent in Q1. GDP at current prices rose to Tk14,043 billion ($115.55 billion) from Tk12,676 billion ($103.94 billion) in the same quarter last year. Economists caution that the growth may not be inclusive for poorer segments.
Bangladesh's economy grew 4.48 per cent in Q2 FY2023–24, a sharp rise from 1.96 per cent a year earlier, driven by strong industrial growth of 7.10 per cent, up from 2.44 per cent in Q1.
GDP at current prices rose to Tk14,043 billion ($115.55 billion) from Tk12,676 billion ($103.94 billion) in the same quarter last year.
Economists caution that the growth may not be inclusive for poorer segments.
