Dhaka, May 18 -- Bangladesh's trade deficit with India has seen a marked reduction over the past six months, from November 2024 to April 2025, driven by a combination of policy adjustments, moderated imports, and evolving bilateral trade trends.
While official figures for this six-month period are yet to be released, data from July to November 2024 suggest a noteworthy improvement in Bangladesh's overall trade position.
The trade deficit declined to $6.68 billion from $9.86 billion in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. This improvement was primarily attributed to a 12.3 per cent increase in readymade garment (RMG) exports and a modest 1.2 per cent decrease in imports.
Nevertheless, the bilateral trade relationship with...