Star Online Report -- South Asia taking lead in GDP growth relative to East Asia -- Regional GDP growth forecast 6.8% and 7.1% in 2017 and 2018 -- Bangladesh’s growth to be sustained at 6.8% in 2017, forecast at 6.4% in 2018 South Asia remains the fastest-growing region in the world with Bangladesh sustaining growth at 6.8 percent in 2017, gradually widening its lead relative to East Asia, according to a latest report of World Bank. Regional GDP