Rebased GDP increases per capita income by almost 16pc

Bangladesh's per capita income has increased to $2554 (USD) from $2227, a jump of nearly 16 percent, thanks to a new base year for calculating the country's gross domestic product (GDP). The government recently finalized 2015-16 as the new base year to calculate (GDP). All national accounts will from now on

Per capita income in Bangladesh rises to US$ 2,227

The country's per capita income has increased to US$ 2,227 (Tk 188,873) from US$ 2,064. Planning Minister MA Mannan revealed the statistics in a virtual Cabinet meeting held with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair on Tuesday, said Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam while briefing reporters after the meeting. The Prime