Dhaka, Sept. 15 -- Bangladesh's economy is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8 per cent in the current fiscal year (FY 2021), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday.

"The growth reflects gradual recovery, supported by a strong manufacturing base and strengthening of growth in export destinations," said the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 Update of the ADB, released on Tuesday from its Manila headquarters.

"Bangladesh economy has started recovering from the pandemic. Despite significant pressure on the health and pandemic management systems, the government has managed the economy well with appropriate economic stimulus and social protection measures, ensuring basic services and commodities for the poor and vulnerable," said ...