Dhaka, June 4 -- Despite prevailing economic uncertainties and political transitions, Bangladesh's merchandise exports have shown strong resilience, recording a 10 per cent year-on-year growth during the first 11 months (July-May) of the 2024-25 fiscal year.

According to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) on Tuesday, total export earnings reached USD 44.94 billion, up from USD 40.85 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year.

This growth is primarily driven by the continued strong performance of the readymade garment (RMG) sector, which remains the cornerstone of the country's export economy. In May alone, export earnings rose to USD 4.73 billion, compared to USD 4.25 billion in the corresponding month last y...