The Planning Commission says Bangladesh’s economy is showing clear signs of renewed resilience, and that improvement can help businesses, workers and small sellers across the country. Exports have bounced back strongly, with monthly shipments reaching about $4,770.59 million, roughly a 25 percent rise year on year, while imports and capital goods flows are also recovering, which points to renewed investment appetite. Digital trade is growing fast: e-commerce transaction volumes rose by about 64 percent year on year and monthly digital payments climbed from around Tk 14,487.9 million to roughly Tk 23,654.2 million, showing that more buyers and small sellers are using online platforms. Industrial output has also shown strength, with year-on-year growth in industrial production peaking at about 11.39 percent during the recent cycle, a sign that factories are making and selling more. The current account balance returned to a positive position, posting a surplus of about $1 billion, which gives the economy more room to breathe and reduces pressure on reserves. Remittances have grown strongly and continue to support household spending, while agricultural credit disbursements rose to meet farmers’ needs during peak seasons, helping rural incomes and food supply. Officials say multiple macroeconomic challenges that hit the economy earlier were handled in a balanced way, and the new data suggest those actions are working. For ordinary people this trend matters: more exports and higher production can protect jobs in factories, and faster digital trade means small shops and farmers can find buyers beyond their local markets. The recovery in imports of capital goods points to fresh investment in machinery and tools, which can raise factory productivity and open chances for higher value work. To keep the momentum, leaders and businesses can keep pushing for steady power, better port links, easier trade rules, wider digital access, and simple finance for small firms and farmers. Sustained support for learning new skills, building local supply chains, and keeping payments fast will help families feel the benefit of growth in their pockets. The overall picture is one of cautious optimism: rebound signs are clear, gains are spreading across industry, trade and digital markets, and with steady policy and private investment the country looks set to strengthen its economic footing and create more steady work and incomes for people in both towns and the countryside. Mobile financial services also expanded strongly across merchant payments and salary disbursements, making daily cash flow smoother for small shops and service providers. If this pattern continues, it can help reduce job losses during slow times, attract more buyers from abroad, and support steady gains in household incomes.
