The economy of Bangladesh is one of the fastest-growing in South Asia, driven heavily by manufacturing, agriculture, and remittances.
* **Ready-Made Garments (RMG):** Bangladesh is the world's second-largest exporter of apparel. The industry employs millions, predominantly women, and drives export earnings. * **Major Sectors:** Pharmaceuticals, agriculture (jute, rice, tea), ship recycling, leather goods, and a rapidly growing IT and outsourcing sector. * **Business Districts:** **Motijheel** and **Gulshan** in Dhaka serve as the primary financial and corporate hubs. The **Agrabad** area in Chittagong is the commercial heart of the port city. * **Economic Zones:** The country operates several Export Processing Zones (EPZs) to facilitate foreign investment, alongside specialized high-tech parks for the IT industry.