Bangladesh

Demand rose in 2022 as COVID-19 eased and foreigners returned to work. However, import price hikes hit sales. The government used software to close import loopholes. Importers could not hide from customs and suppliers could not fill demand. Thus,…

Dhaka and Khulna are Bangladesh’s most economically vibrant cities. Moreover, Dhaka holds the highest potential for future economic growth. However, challenges for the country’s cities will persist – in the near term, global economic slowdown,…

Bangladesh will experience rapid population expansion in 2021-2040, driven by natural increase. Rapid ageing will be a key theme, though the country will remain younger in terms of median age than the region overall. As well as a substantial and…

Beauty and personal care volume sales stagnated in Bangladesh in 2023, while sales rose strongly in current value terms. This situation resulted from a marked rise in prices and challenging economic conditions, which led to consumers reducing the…

Lack of government integrity, prevalent corruption, skills shortages, and difficult access to financing are among the key obstacles to doing business in Bangladesh. Low internet penetration is another major factor hindering faster economic…