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| country = Chittagong |image = বাংলাদেশে চট্টগ্রাম বিভাগ.svg | image_size = | caption = Location of Chittagong on the map of Bangladesh | currency = | year = | organs = | gdp = $41.45 billion (nominal) $174.06 billion(PPP) (2014)[1] | per capita = $5,719 (PPP) $1,464 (nominal)[2][3] | poverty = 4%[4] | gini = | hdi = | labour = | occupations = | unemployment = 4.70%(2014)[5] | average gross salary = | gross median = | average net salary = | net median = | industries = | edbr = | revenue = | expenses = $7.3 billion (total)[6] | usebelowbox = no | presentUS$asdefault = no }} The economy of Chittagong is one of the largest and most rapidly growing economies in Bangladesh. As of 2014, Chittagong is home of some of Bangladesh's and the world's top corporations. Chittagong is the port-city of Bangladesh and the busiest port in South Asia. Chittagong is the export hub of Bangladesh and it grosses more than $20 billion from export, accounting for 45% of Bangladesh's national export. In 2014, Chittagong's gross state product was $41.45 billion in nominal terms and $174.06 billion in purchasing power parity, four times as much as Nepal and equivalent to Myanmar. Chittagong's per capita income is $5,719; highest in the country and poverty rate and unemployment rate is lowest; reported 4% and 4.70% in 2014. Chittagong is the largest province of Bangladesh in terms of size and second largest in population. Chittagong has the best standard of living among all Bangladeshi Divisions. As of 2014, annual GNP growth of Chittagong is 6.3%. History{{main|History of Chittagong}}The excavation of Neolithic fossils and tools in Sitakunda, Chittagong District, indicates the presence of Stone Age settlements in the region as early as the third millennium BCE.[7] The earliest historical records of the Port of Chittagong date back to the 4th century BC, when sailors from the area embarked on voyages to Southeast Asia. The 2nd century Graeco-Roman geographer Ptolemy mentioned the port on his map as one of the finest harbours in Asia and the eastern frontier of the Indian subcontinent.[8] The 7th century travelling Chinese scholar and poet Xuanzang described it as "a sleeping beauty emerging from mists and water".[9][10] GDPA substantial share of Bangladesh's national GDP is attributed to Chittagong. The division generated approximately US$45 billion in nominal and US$176.06 billion in PPP terms, contributing around 21% of the nation's economy. Chittagong holds the status of being the second largest economy in Bangladesh, only behind Dhaka Division. The economy of Chittagong is largely based on textile and garment industry. Chittagong Division consists of eleven districts, including Chittagong District and Cumilla District. A substantial chunk of Chittagong Division's GDP is attributed to Chittagong District (contributing around 21% of Bangladesh's GDP). In recent years,{{When|date=June 2016}} Chittagong has been in the process of establishing a large shipbuilding and defence industry.[11] More than 60% of the country's revenue earnings come from Chittagong. Shipbuilding industryIn recent years,{{When|date=June 2016}} Chittagong has emerged as one of the largest shipbuilding industry in Bangladesh alongside Khulna. Companies such as Western Marine Shipyard have exported ships to Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, Kenya and India. As of 2012, The shipbuilding industries in Chittagong generates approximately US$400 million annually, as the sector targets US$4 billion in export from Shipbuilding industry by 2020.[12][13] Chittagong Stock ExchangeCSE is one of two stock exchanges in Bangladesh, with market capitalisation of US$30 billion. The stock exchange was established in 1995. The market currently holds 250 listings, and one of the top performing stock exchange in Asia. Multinational companiesChittagong is home of regional headquarters of many re known international companies including Glaxo Smith Kline, Reckitt Benckiser, Unilever, James Finlay PLC, BOC Bangldesh Ltd., GEC Bangladesh Ltd., Coats Thread, Berger, KAFCO, and Duncan. Companies based in Chittagong
References1. ^{{cite web|title=Economics Landscape of Chittagong|url=http://www.chittagongchamber.com/elc.php|accessdate=3 November 2016}} 2. ^{{cite web|title=PriceWaterhouse Coopers – Chittagong Economy|url=https://shared.uoit.ca/shared/faculty-sites/sustainability-today/publications/compendium_entries/chittagong.pdf|accessdate=3 November 2014}} 3. ^{{cite web|title=TheDailyBeast: World’s Fastest Growing Cities|url=http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/news-worldsfastestgrowingcities/7/|publisher=Comcast|accessdate=3 November 2014}} 4. ^{{cite web|title=Chittagong Poverty|url=http://www.foodsecurityatlas.org/bgd/country/access/poverty|website=www.foodsecurityatlas.org|publisher=www.foodsecurityatlas.org|accessdate=3 November 2014}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=Chittagong Unemployment Rate 2000 |url=https://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/asiaweek/features/asiacities/ac1999/data/chittagong.html |publisher=CNN |accessdate=3 November 2014 |deadurl=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110127173035/http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/asiaweek/features/asiacities/ac1999/data/chittagong.html |archivedate=27 January 2011 |df= }} 6. ^{{cite web|title=Chittagong Division Budget|url=http://www.mof.gov.bd/en/budget/14_15/district_budget/chittagong.pdf|accessdate=3 November 2014}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=9t3sAAAAMAAJ&q=stone+age+tools+sitakunda&dq=stone+age+tools+sitakunda&hl=en&sa=X&ei=jMpJU7exKu-B7Qay74CICQ&redir_esc=y|title=Bangladesh towards 21st century|work=google.co.uk}} 8. ^Chittagong – looking for a betterfuture {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926230552/http://www.newagebd.com/detail.php?date=2012-04-01&nid=5747 |date=26 September 2013 }} 9. ^{{cite book |last1=Ring |first1=Trudy |last2=Watson |first2=Noelle |last3=Schellinger |first3=Paul |date=12 November 2012 |title=Asia and Oceania: International Dictionary of Historic Places |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=voerPYsAB5wC&pg=PT344 |publisher=Routledge |pages=344– |isbn=978-1-136-63979-1}} 10. ^{{cite news|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=226742 |title=Past of Ctg holds hope for economy |agency=The Daily Star |accessdate=29 August 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413130155/http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=226742 |archivedate=13 April 2014 |df= }} 11. ^{{cite web|title=Economics Landscape of Chittagong|url=http://www.chittagongchamber.com/elc.php|website=The Chittagong Chamber and Commerce Industry|publisher=www.chittagongchamber.com|accessdate=23 January 2016}} 12. ^{{cite news |last1=Ethirajan |first1=Anbarasan |title=Bangladesh shipbuilding goes for export growth |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-19315841 |work=BBC News |accessdate=23 January 2016}} 13. ^{{cite web |last1=Yee |first1=Amy |title=Bangladesh's Chance to Get It Right |url=http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/04/23/bangladeshs-chance-to-get-it-right/?_r=0 |website=New York Times |type=Blog |accessdate=23 January 2016}} 1 : Economy of Chittagong |
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