Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The country's merchandise exports grew by 11.68 per cent year-on-year during the July-January period of the 2024-25 financial year, primarily driven by increased garment shipments.
During the first seven months of this fiscal year, goods worth $28.97 billion were exported, reflecting an 11.68 per cent increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) released on Monday.
In the corresponding period of the last fiscal year, Bangladesh earned $25.94 billion.
Apparel exports continued to dominate the sector, contributing $23.55 billion during the July-January period of FY2024-25, up from $21.3 billion in the same period of FY2023-24. This marks a 12 per...