The study attempts to analyze the consumption patterns in Bangladesh, over the years of 1973 to 2005 based on secondary data. It also attempts to show the patterns and trends of income, expenditure and consumption expenditure. Bangladesh achieved growth in consumption though some differences in the levels and patterns of consumption which have been observed between the rural and urban areas over the years. The paper therefore attempts to illustrate the distinctive nature of different consumption patterns among different socio-economic groups in Bangladesh.