GDP swells, per capita income raises to $1,314

Bangladesh’s economy, its growth rate and per capita income have increased in the first current fiscal year amid political instability.

The county’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.51 percent in the fiscal year, up from 6.1 percent last year.

Per capita income also rose to $1,314 from $1,190 a year ago, Planning Ministry officials said today.

The growth shows that the overall economy and income has improved significantly amid a prolonged period of political instability.