Dhaka, March 18 -- Bangladesh's apparel exports to the non-traditional markets, which excludes the European Union, US, and Canada, witnessed a 35 per cent growth during the first eight months of the current fiscal year.

The country fetched US$5.69 billion during the July-February period of FY'23, which was $4.21 billion in the same period of the last fiscal.

"During the period, our exports to India grew over 61 per cent to US$753 million, Japan to US$1.08 billion, marking 47.65 per cent growth," Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan said.

He also noted that during the July-February period of FY'22, Bangladesh's share of the non-traditional markets was 15.32 per cent, which now stand...