Dhaka, May 10 -- Bangladesh has emerged as the fastest-growing apparel exporter to the United States in the first quarter of 2025, recording the highest year-on-year growth among its global competitors.

According to data released by the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), Bangladesh exported garments worth $2.22 billion to the US between January and March this year - a 26.64 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.

The United States remains Bangladesh's single largest export destination, accounting for 17 per cent of the country's total exports in the last fiscal year, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). Ready-made garments (RMG) comprise approximately 87 per cent of Bangladesh's total exports to the US.

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