Bangladesh nears completion of forensic audit on past GDP and CPI data

The review of official statistics from previous administrations is expected to conclude this month, potentially reshaping the baseline for future economic reporting in the country.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-21 17:22 UTC · 1 min read

A forensic audit of Bangladesh's key official statistics, including gross domestic product (GDP) and the consumer price index (CPI), is on track to be completed this month.

The review covers data disclosed during previous government administrations and aims to verify the accuracy of historical economic indicators.

The completion of the audit marks a significant step in the country's efforts to restore credibility to its statistical framework.

By revisiting past data, authorities seek to establish a more reliable baseline for current and future economic analysis, which is critical for investor confidence and policy formulation.

This development comes as other emerging markets also focus on statistical integrity.

Togo has scheduled a new rebasing of its GDP to be completed by the end of 2026, while Ghana's statistical service has been directed to prioritize similar updates.