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摘要

In 2015, Bangladesh reached lower middle-income status, a milestone for a country of 160 million population. At more than 6% for 15 years, now more than 7%, economic growth has been relatively high, steady, and, more importantly, inclusive, despite persistent natural shocks. It has also defied pundits' gloomy predictions. Over the past four decades, average life expectancy in Bangladesh increased by about 30 years to more than 70 years of age, and less than 25% of the population now lives in poverty, a figure that stood at more than 80% 40 years ago. The economy has also passed the $200bn mark, so the macro story has clearly been impressive.