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Bangladesh GDP Growth Slows to 3.9% for FY25, Says ADB
News Desk
April 9, 2025
ADB revises Bangladesh’s GDP growth forecast to 3.9% for FY25, citing economic challenges and political instability.
ADB revises Bangladesh’s GDP growth forecast to 3.9% for FY25, citing economic challenges and political instability.
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