Bangladesh's economy picked up pace in Q1 (Jul–Sep) of the current fiscal year FY26, with GDP growth at constant prices rising to 4.50%, up from 2.58% in the same period of the previous fiscal year.

Officials say the plan seeks to gradually move the country away from its heavy reliance on imported fuels, which currently account for more than 70% of primary energy consumption.

Bangladesh's external sector improved last year as reserves and remittances grew, though trade remained unstable. Exports dipped in April and June before recovering, while garment shipments and ...