Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Bangladesh is projected to surpass India in per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, though the neighbouring country maintains a significantly stronger position in terms of overall economic size, purchasing power, and growth momentum, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The IMF's World Economic Outlook, released in October, estimates that Bangladesh's per capita GDP will reach $2,886 this year, compared to $2,749 for India.

Bangladesh previously overtook India in per capita GDP calculations in 2020 before India regained the lead in subsequent years.

Despite the per capita GDP milestone, experts note that a wide gap remains between the two nations regarding broader economic capacity and true living ...