Dhaka, April 26 -- Bangladesh's readymade garment exports to the European Union (EU) recorded a robust 37-percent growth during January-February period of 2025, staying ahead of the major competitors like China, Vietnam, Turkey, and India.

Apparel exports to the EU market during the first two months of this year fetched US$ 3.69 billion, compared to US$ 2.69 billion earned in the same period of last year, according to data compiled by BGMEA based on Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU.

Exporters have attributed the rise to a number of factors, including rising global demand, shift of work orders from China, and duty-free market access, while local reasons are competitive pricing, enhanced capacity, efficiency, productivity, workp...