The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said Bangladesh’s economic recovery process began in the April-June quarter of 2026, but warned that major pressures remain. In its report, “Bangladesh’s Economic Situation: April-June 2026,” MCCI said sustaining the recovery requires lower inflation, stronger private investment and credit flows, a healthier banking sector, and continued stability in the external sector.

MCCI identified inflation control, revival of export growth, increased private investment and lending, and addressing banking-sector weaknesses as the country’s principal challenges. Provisional GDP growth for fiscal year 2025-26 was 4.14%, up from 3.49% in the previous fiscal year, though the chamber said the rate remains below Bangladesh’s long-term potential. Overall inflation fell to 9.16% in June from 9.42% in May, while food inflation declined to 8.60%.

The report said remittances and foreign-exchange reserves provided notable relief, even as domestic strains persisted. Remittances reached $9.38 billion during April-June, and reserves rose to $37.58 billion at the end of June from $34.48 billion in May. June export earnings reached $4.19 billion, but total exports grew only 0.17% in the full fiscal year, reaching $48.38 billion.