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Bangladesh’s April PMI slows to 52.9 despite continued expansion
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Bangladesh’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slowed in April, falling 8.8 points from the previous month to 52.9, signaling a softer pace of economic expansion.
The latest reading reflects weaker growth across manufacturing, construction, and services sectors, although agriculture posted a stronger rate of expansion.
A PMI above 50 indicates expansion, 50 suggests no change, and below 50 signals contraction.
April’s reading, though still in expansionary territory, marks the lowest since October 2025, when the current growth trend began.