broad money growth trends. The update also covers an assessment of Bangladesh's prospect of graduating out of the least …The objective of this report is to update the Government of Bangladesh, think tanks and researchers, the general public … growth, inflation, and poverty; external sector developments focusing on the balance of payments, foreign exchange reserves …

Industrial production and services growth remained resilient. Inflation has accelerated, primarily due to supply shocks … foreign exchange reserves. The fiscal deficit has been contained as weak revenue growth was counterbalanced by even weaker … growth in expenditures. GDP growth is projected in the 6.5-7 percent range in the medium-term, while macro stability will …

Education and skill development have played a crucial role in economic growth, poverty reduction and social … transformation in Bangladesh, particularly the inclusion of women in the labor force in the last decade. Bangladesh has made … around USD 15 billion in export value in 2010, the readymade garment industry is currently Bangladesh's most important …

This update introduces Bangladesh's new poverty numbers at …

The objective of this report is to share perspectives with the Government of Bangladesh, think tanks and researchers … focusing on poverty, growth, and inflation; external sector developments focusing on the balance of payments, foreign exchange … assesses the progress in Bangladesh's labor markets and concludes with an exposition of the policy challenges that need to be …

Anticorruption Commission, and policy responses to stock market volatility are a cause for concern. The growth outlook for FY12 …

uncertainty, and, in turn, weaken investment and growth. Domestic policies will also affect Bangladesh's economic prospects. A …Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at 6.7 percent in FY11, continuing the upward trend in growth after declining … from the agreement reached during the recent India-Bangladesh Summit, remittances continue to recover, and if investment is …

market, and stimulate investment and job growth in the export sector. Unlike in 2008, Bangladesh has insufficient policy …Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth has moderated from 6.7 percent in FY11 to 6.3 percent in FY12 due to unfavorable … to below three months of imports and export growth turning negative in March 2012. A coordinated policy response is …

Despite an unfavourable global economy, economic growth in Bangladesh is projected at close to 6 percent in fiscal 2013 … (FY13). Adverse external demand and domestic supply constraints continue to be a drag on growth. Shortfalls in exports and … growth. Investment targets of the medium term budget framework 2013 to 2017 face major obstacles in shortage of electricity …

The Bangladesh economy is weathering persistent global uncertainties relatively well. Poverty reduction is expected to … have continued. Growth remained resilient, aided recently by recovery in exports and private investments. Inflation has … decelerated benefitting from soft international commodity prices and prudent macroeconomic management. The outlook for Bangladesh …