Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the outgoing FY2025-26 has been provisionally estimated at 4.14%, slightly higher than the 3.49% in FY2024-25.
According to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) today (10 June), the size of the economy at current prices stood at Tk61,20,209 crore – approximately $501 billion – in FY26, up from Tk55,15,026 crore, or $456 billion, in FY25.
Sector-wise data showed that the agriculture sector maintained positive momentum during FY26. Growth in the sector rose to 2.78% this fiscal year from 2.42% in FY25.
However, industrial growth slowed during the period. The provisional estimate for the sector stood at 2.86%, down from 3.71% in FY25.
The services sector recorded a modest improvement, with growth rising to 4.59% in FY26 from 4.35% in the previous fiscal year.
Despite the increase in overall GDP growth, both investment and savings ratios declined.
The investment-to-GDP ratio fell to 27.93% in FY26 from 28.54% in FY25. Domestic savings also declined to 21.38%, while national savings dropped to 26.93%.
Meanwhile, per capita income increased to Tk3,68,873 or $3,020 in FY26, up from Tk3,34,511 or $2,769 in the previous fiscal year.
According to economists, the decline in investment and savings despite higher GDP growth signals underlying vulnerabilities in the economy and could affect long-term growth momentum.
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