Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh's key economic sectors expanded in January, as reflected in the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which recorded a faster expansion rate of 65.7, up 4.0 points from the previous month (December 2024).

The PMI provides a snapshot of economic activity, with a reading above 50 indicating expansion, below 50 signalling contraction, and 50 representing stagnation.

The latest reading was driven by stronger expansion in agriculture, construction, and services, while the manufacturing sector experienced slower expansion.

The PMI report, however, predicts that future economic momentum will depend on political stability, particularly regarding the timeline and roadmap for a transition to an elected governme...