The agriculture sector recorded its fourth consecutive month of expansion, accelerating further in December.
The manufacturing sector remained in expansion for the 16th straight month, though growth slowed slightly compared to November. Expansion was recorded across most key indicators, including new orders, new export orders, factory output, input purchases, imports, input prices, employment and supplier deliveries.
The finished goods index returned to expansion, while order backlogs continued to contract, albeit at a slower rate.
In contrast, the construction sector reverted to marginal contraction in December.
Many respondents expressed expectations of gradual improvement from early this year, domestic media outlets reported.
The PMI report was jointly released by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka, and Policy Exchange Bangladesh.
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