Bangladesh

Sales of alcoholic drinks remain very limited as the Muslim majority is banned from possessing or drinking alcohol. Thus, legal demand is limited to Indigenous groups, who stick mainly to artisanal and packaged traditional spirits, and foreigners.…

Retailing in 2021: The big picture

Hot drinks are increasingly becoming part of family, social, and professional life in Bangladesh, as consumers of all ages and all socioeconomic classes drink hot drinks. The consumption of hot drinks has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by…

Demand for home care is rising as more consumers come to appreciate the benefits of these products. Rapid economic growth and urbanisation continue to support the expansion of the consumer base for a wider range of home care items as disposable…

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, rising incomes, rapid urbanisation and a growing population that includes a high proportion of young people boded well for soft drinks in Bangladesh. Other factors conducive to soft drinks consumption included rising…

Staple foods in 2021: The big picture

Snacks have been benefiting from urbanisation and an expanding mid-income group in Bangladesh, with consumers attracted to the growing range of flavours and formats from both local and international players. Nonetheless, distribution for many…

Tobacco in 2021:The big picture

In 2020, the economic uncertainty that has accompanied the global COVID-19 pandemic has placed serious pressure on household incomes due to the scarcity of regular work and reductions in remittances. Thus, spending on tissue and hygiene has come…

The economy should recover to some extent in 2021. The garment industry's ability to recover from the health and economic crisis will be a key element in stimulating growth and exports in 2021. Investment will also support the recovery, particularly…

This report analyses the market for consumer health in Bangladesh. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

Although progress has been made in economic freedom, Bangladesh remains ‘mostly unfree’, whilst the business landscape suffers from bureaucracy and corruption. Economic rebound from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is expected to be swift, but…

After being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, beauty and personal care has started to recover in 2021. However, demand is now being impacted by the increasing prices of fuel, which is having an impact on imports. Nonetheless, the…

Cooking ingredients and meals experienced strong growth in 2021 due to the ongoing presence of the COVID-19 virus and government restrictions to curtail its spread. While some households had to reduce their spending due to the economic impact of the…

Dairy products and alternatives in 2021: The big picture

The number of households is set to increase moderately in Bangladesh over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. While household earnings have already recovered from the COVID-19 impact, the fastest household…

Dhaka and Khulna are Bangladesh’s most economically vibrant cities. The cities’ economic strength is partially supported by elevated consumer expenditure and extensive digitalisation. Moreover, Dhaka holds the highest potential for future economic…

Bangladesh consumer income is set to more than double over the forecast period, as rapid economic growth will stimulate domestic labour market. The highest earners by 2040 will be middle youth, shaping the high-value consumption trends in the future.…

High corruption levels, underdeveloped infrastructure and difficult access to financing are among the key obstacles to doing business in Bangladesh. The unproductive labour force is another major factor hindering faster economic development, partly…

Despite the negative impact of the pandemic, Bangladesh’s economy continued to grow in 2021. Over the medium term, accommodative monetary and fiscal policies, as well as the expected progress in vaccinations are set to further support domestic…