Dhaka, April 8 -- Bangladesh's merchandise exports rose by 10.63 per cent year-on-year during the July-March period of the current 2024-25 fiscal year, driven predominantly by increased garment shipments.

In the first nine months of this fiscal year, the country exported goods worth $37.19 billion, up from $33.62 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year, marking a $3.57 billion increase, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) released on Monday.

The growth trajectory continued into March, with merchandise exports rising by 11.44 per cent to $4.20 billion, compared to $3.81 billion in March 2024.

The apparel sector, which continues to be the cornerstone of Bangladesh's export economy, saw significant grow...