Bangladesh, Oct. 2 -- Bangladesh's economy is at a critical juncture. The country's economic strength can no longer be assessed by the headline growth rate alone.

Investment, industrial production, employment, private-sector credit, investor confidence and the overall business environment are equally important indicators of economic health.

The immediate priority, therefore, should be to keep business, trade and industry moving while creating the conditions for productive investment and sustainable job creation.

The World Bank's April 2026 Bangladesh Development Update projected economic growth of 3.9 percent for FY2025-26, while highlighting subdued private investment, persistent inflation, weaknesses in the banking sector and a diff...