Economy of Bangladesh
economy of the country
Bangladesh has a developing market-oriented economy. As the second-largest economy in South Asia, The economy is the 36th largest in the world in nominal terms, and 26th largest by purchasing power parity. Bangladesh is seen by various financial institutions as one of the Next Eleven. It has been transitioning from being a frontier market into an emerging market. Bangladesh is a member of the South Asian Free Trade Area and the World Trade Organization. In fiscal year 2024–2025, Bangladesh registered a GDP growth rate of 3.49%, the slowest in recent years. Bangladesh is set to graduate from the group of least developed countries and will join the group of developing countries in November 2026.
Industrialisation in Bangladesh received a strong impetus after the partition of India due to labour reforms and new industries. Between 1947 and 1971, East Bengal generated between 70% and 50% of Pakistan's exports. Modern Bangladesh embarked on economic reforms in the late 1970s which promoted free markets and foreign direct investment.
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