সোমবার, ০৪ মে ২০২৬, ০৮:১৬ অপরাহ্ন
DHAKA, May 3, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh’s exports earnings have made a sharp rebound in April in the current fiscal year to surpass $4 billion.
According to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data released today, monthly earnings surged 32.92% year-on-year in April. This momentum was also reflected month-on-month, with exports climbing 15.2% from March’s $3.48 billion.
Despite the strong April recovery, cumulative export earnings for the July-April period stood at $39.39 billion, down 2.02% from $40.21 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
The ready-made garment (RMG) sector, which remains the country’s largest export earner, played a major role in the rebound.
As per the EPB, during the July–April period of FY 2025–26, the apparel sector recorded total exports of $31.72 billion, reflecting a 2.82% decline compared to $32.64 billion in the corresponding period of FY 2024–25.
On a year-on-year basis, Bangladesh apparel exports experienced a rise of 31.21%, increasing from $2.39 billion in April 2025 to $3.14 billion in April 2026.
Within this contraction, the Knitwear sector increase to $1.70 billion, representing a 30.02% increase compared to the corresponding year, while the woven wear sector increased to $1.44 billion with a 32.65% increase year-over-year.
