As per the latest Economic Position Index (EPI) survey by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), the manufacturing sector is coming up as the primary driver of economic growth in 2025 in capital city Dhaka. Tracking sectoral economic trends, the quarterly survey shows that productive industries account for 56% of participating businesses while services contribute 44%.
The readymade garment industry, within the manufacturing domain of Dhaka, leads with 58.6% share, followed by food products at 13.4%, textiles at 9.3% and rubber and plastic products at 7.7%. Leather and related products constitute 2.7%, non-metallic minerals constitute 2.2%, pharmaceuticals and chemicals account for 2.7% and base metals stand at 3.3%. Wholesale and retail trade dominate with 60.2% when it comes to the services sector while real estate and transport are at 20.8% and 19% respectively.
According to industry experts, Dhaka’s overall industrial output is being strengthened by the consistent development in exports of food products and clothing. Rising domestic purchasing power is also indicated by the importance of retail in services. It is anticipated that this equilibrium between the service and productive sectors will increase the economy’s sustainability and diversity.