Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- Amid the prevailing bleak macroeconomic scenario and the pressure on several fronts, the external sector performance during the first half of FY25 offers some much needed and welcome relief to the Bangladesh economy. The positive changes are underpinned by the robust performance of most of the attendant correlates that inform the country's external sector outcomes. Exports posted robust growth during the first half (July-Dec) of FY25 as did the earnings from remittance inflows. The slide experienced by the foreign exchange reserves was halted, and the exchange rate of Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) against major currencies stabilised, although some volatility in the reserve position continues to persist. Improved trade and curre...