Key Questions
Part of the country’s economic profile, the economic structure section gives readers useful views to understand what matters to Bangladesh’s economy.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What is the size of Bangladesh’s economy?
- What is the size of Bangladesh’s population?
- What is the demographic structure of Bangladesh? Is it favorable for economic growth?
- How has the structure of GDP changed over the years?
- How much does Bangladesh’s economy rely on external trade?
- Economic Freedom Index: How free is Bangladesh’s economy?
Part of the country’s economic profile, this section explores Bangladesh’s competitiveness at the global level. It also covers the country’s attractiveness to foreign direct investment.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- How competitive is Bangladesh?
- How are Bangladesh’s competitive factors compared to those of other countries?
- How is the minimum wage in Bangladesh compared to others in the region?
- How has labor productivity in Bangladesh changed over the years, and in relation to comparable countries?
- Is it easy to do business in Bangladesh?
- How good is Bangladesh in attracting Foreign Direct Investment?
Part of the country’s economic profile, this section explores Bangladesh’s economic development, average income, and its distribution, poverty as well as other development indicators.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What is the level of income for an average person in Bangladesh?
- What is the poverty rate in Bangladesh, and how does it compare to others?
- How has the unemployment rate in Bangladesh changed over recent years?
- How is income distributed in Bangladesh, and how does it compare to others?
- What is the current level of human development in Bangladesh?
- How has the quality of life changed over the years?
- How many SDG has Bangladesh achieved to date?
As part of the country’s economic outlook, this section explores Bangladesh’s recent economic growth, its key drivers as well as the growth outlook for the coming years.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What has been the growth rate of Bangladesh’s economy over the past ten years, and how does it compare with others?
- What were the key growth drivers for Bangladesh’s economy in the last year?
- How much does each sector contribute to the overall growth?
- What are the latest signals from the leading indicators?
- What is the growth outlook for Bangladesh’s economy, and how does it compare with others?
As part of the country’s economic outlook, this section explores Bangladesh’s macro-economic risks, including inflation, financial sector, budget deficit as well as the balance of payment and exchange rate.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- How early can the economy reopen from the Covid crisis?
- What is the risk of inflation over the next 12 months?
- What is the latest move on Bangladesh’s monetary policy?
- What is the health of Bangladesh’s banking sector?
- What has been the trend in Bangladesh’s fiscal budget deficit?
- Balance of Payment: Where are the key risks?
- Does Bangladesh have enough international reserves to service its debt and for import?
- What is the FX risk? How has the currency performed compared to others?
From IMF’s World Economic Outlook Report
- GDP growth
- Inflation
- Population
- Unemployment rate
- Government budget and debt
- Current account
Detailed rankings and scores for Bangladesh and comparable economies.
- Starting a business
- Dealing with construction permits
- Getting electricity
- Registering property
- Getting credit
- Protecting Minority Investors
- Paying taxes
- Trading across borders
- Enforcing contracts
- Resolving Insolvency