Dhaka, July 3 -- Bangladesh's merchandise exports rose by 8.58 per cent in the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching US$48.28 billion despite ongoing economic uncertainties and a period of political transition. The figure represents a notable increase from US$44.46 billion recorded in FY2023-24, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).

The robust growth is largely attributed to the continued strong performance of the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, which remains the cornerstone of the country's export economy.

RMG exports totalled US$39.34 billion during the year, reflecting an 8.84 per cent year-on-year growth. Within this segment, knitwear exports rose by 9.73 per cent to US$21.15 billion, while woven garment exports in...