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Concord Group - An industry pioneer - Bangladesh’s first mover in construction and real estate

The construction and real estate sector globally is strongly influence by economic growth and confidence, so it is little surprise that it is booming in Bangladesh. The market was worth $76bn in 2020, and is forecast to grow by 7% annually in 2022-25, according to intelligence provider GlobalData. The government’s Eighth Five Year Plan (2020-25) is an important catalyst; it prioritising increasing both private and public sector investment with aims including reducing employment and achieving sustainable urbanisation.

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