Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal year shows early signs of economic recovery, though overall growth remains sluggish, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) has said.

"Improvements in exports, imports, inflation, and remittances have helped stabilise foreign-currency reserves and supported the broader economy," the MCCI noted in its July-September 2025 economic review released on Monday.

According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), GDP growth slowed to 3.35 per cent in the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY25, down from 4.86 per cent in the previous quarter.

The subdued environment stems from prolonged political uncertainties and the spillover effects of tight monetary and fiscal...