Bangladesh's large manufacturing grows 7.8% YoY in May, textiles slump

The rebound follows a modest 4-per cent growth in April and a contraction of 1.13 per cent in August last year.

Textiles and garments, together accounting for over 72 per cent of the manufacturing index weight, are the key drivers of performance, making the broader index highly sensitive to changes in these sectors.

In May, the garment segment rose by nearly 12 per cent, lifting overall growth, even as the textile industry, the second-highest weighted component, shrank by 9.48 per cent.

Out of the 23 divisions within the large industrial sector, only six manufacturing divisions experienced contraction during May 2025, while 17 expanded, according to a report in a domestic media outlet.

Among the sectors that posted negative growth, the coke and refined petroleum declined by 5.68 per cent in the month, while chemical and chemical products fell by 5.3 per cent. Leather and related good also saw a contraction, shrinking by 4.47 per cent in May.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)