Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Bangladesh's economy registered a faster pace of growth in September with the country's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbing 0.8 points from August to 59.1, as all four key economic sectors posted expansion readings.

It was revealed in a report jointly released by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Dhaka, and Policy Exchange Bangladesh (PEB) on Tuesday.

The PMI - a pioneering economic indicator for Bangladesh developed by MCCI and PEB with support from the UK Government and technical assistance from the Singapore Institute of Purchasing & Materials Management (SIPMM) - is designed to provide timely insights into the country's economic health to help businesses, investors, and policymakers mak...