In the midst of a slowing global economy, Bangladesh offers a unique case of sustained economic growth. The country has a recent history of resilient GDP growth, stable macro-economic fundamentals and clear signs of manufacturing prowess. The country’s young demography ensures a supply of inexpensive labor. The competitiveness of Bangladeshi labor has been proven in the garments manufacturing sector. This success can be replicated in other export-oriented light-manufacturing industries. On the human development front, Bangladesh has achieved significant success. This has resulted in improved health standards, strong appetite for entrepreneurship and women empowerment, all of which contributed to improving income levels. This has given rise to an expanding middle-class with discretionary income. This in turn has created an expanding domestic market. In other words, Bangladesh bears promises for rapid economic development through export driven growth as well as the emergence of a large domestic market. It is no wonder that global financial powerhouses such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley has named Bangladesh as one of the most promising emerging markets.

An introduction to Bangladesh Capital Markets (Click to download file)