The Asian Development Bank (ADB) published its latest Asian Development Outlook report in April 2026, forecasting Bangladesh’s GDP growth at 4% in fiscal year 2026 and 4.7% in 2027. This signals a gradual exit from a three-year slowdown phase, although significant risks remain.
The ADB report indicates that economic recovery is driven by a rebound in consumption and investment following the stabilisation of the political situation connected to parliamentary elections. Temporary supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict affected economic activity in the last quarter, but their impact is expected to gradually fade.
Inflation is projected to remain elevated at 9% in FY2026 according to ADB forecasts, reflecting high energy prices and ongoing supply disruptions. ADB Country Director for Bangladesh Hoe Yun Jeong emphasised that the new government’s reform agenda offers an opportunity to strengthen macroeconomic stability, restore private sector confidence, and support the recovery path. However, ADB lowered its earlier forecast from 5% to 4%, confirming persistent uncertainty.
Source: The Business Standard: https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/bangladeshs-gdp-growth-recover-4-fy26-adb-1407661
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