GDP - October 16, 2026

'242 Deaths Daily Due to Air Pollution in Bangladesh'

Air pollution has evolved into a major public health crisis in Bangladesh. A recent study conducted by Jahangirnagar University reveals that approximately 88,240 people suffer premature deaths annually across six

ADB Projects Bangladesh GDP Growth at 3.7% in FY26, Citing Economic Resilience

Bangladesh’s economy is maintaining its resilience in the face of ongoing domestic and global challenges, bolstered heavily by robust remittance inflows and steady activity within the services sector, according to

Prime Minister Pledges to Increase Education Budget to 5% of GDP

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced today that the government plans to gradually increase the national budget allocation for the education sector to 5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over

Tarique Rahman-Led Government to Present Its First National Budget Today

The first national budget under the BNP government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is scheduled to be announced today, Thursday (June 11). Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury will present

Bangladesh Hits New Record in Per Capita Income

According to provisional estimates by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the country's per capita income has risen to $3,020 for the fiscal year 2025–26. This marks the first time

PM Vows to Decentralize Healthcare, Pledges 5% of GDP to Health Sector

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday declared that his government is firmly committed to improving and decentralizing healthcare to ensure advanced services reach the upazila level. Addressing the

German Economy Grows 0.3% in Fourth Quarter of 2025

The German economy grew 0.3% in the final quarter of 2025, the Federal Statistical Office said on Friday, revising its initial estimate of 0.2%. The Wiesbaden-based agency said private and government

World Bank Issues 4.6% GDP Growth Forecast for Bangladesh

The World Bank has released its latest projections for Bangladesh's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. According to the development partner, Bangladesh is expected to achieve a GDP growth rate of 4.6%

আরও