Bangladesh

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Cambodia covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

In 2023, Bangladesh ranked 17th among Asia Pacific nations in terms of average gross income. Even though the income levels remained comparatively low, in 2023 the country recorded an accelerated increase in per capita disposable incomes, which grew…

The number of households is set to increase moderately in Bangladesh over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, household spending was impacted by a 7.7% inflation rate, increasing living expenses. The…

Real GDP growth decelerated in 2023, amid rising inflationary pressures, tighter monetary policy and heightened global uncertainty. Moreover, Bangladesh faces serious economic challenges, such as a fragile financial sector, exchange rate volatility,…

Lack of government integrity, prevalent corruption, skills shortages, and difficult access to financing are among the key obstacles to doing business in Bangladesh. Low internet penetration is another major factor hindering faster economic…