Dhaka, May 7 -- Bangladesh's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slowed in April, falling 8.8 points from the previous month to 52.9, signaling a softer pace of economic expansion.

The latest reading reflects weaker growth across manufacturing, construction, and services sectors, although agriculture posted a stronger rate of expansion.

A PMI above 50 indicates expansion, 50 suggests no change, and below 50 signals contraction. April's reading, while still in expansionary territory, marks the lowest since October 2025, when the current growth trend began.

According to the report released on Wednesday, the agriculture sector recorded its seventh consecutive month of growth, with faster expansion in both new business and business activity i...