Dhaka, May 8 -- Bangladesh's overall Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) score in April saw a decrease of 8.8 points from March to reach 52.9.

Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Dhaka, and Policy Exchange Bangladesh (PEB) released the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) April report.

The PMI is a pioneering initiative that aims to offer timely and accurate insights into the country's economic health to help businesses, investors and policymakers make informed decisions. It was developed by MCCI and Policy Exchange, with support from the UK Government and technical assistance from the Singapore Institute of Purchasing & Materials Management (SIPMM).

The April reading of Bangladesh's PMI dropped by 8.8 points from...