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Macroeconomic Forecast Bangladesh

October 2008 | Macroeconomic Forecasts

BMI View: We are forecasting real GDP growth of 6.3% in FY2008/09 (July-June), with the economy set to benefit from lower oil prices and the installation of a new government. The main risks are a slowdown in the US and EU, and an extended period of political uncertainty following December's election.

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