Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Bangladesh's Readymade Garment (RMG) exports saw near-stagnant growth in the first five months of the current fiscal year, clocking in at US$ 16.13 billion for the July-November period of FY 2025-26, an increase of only 0.09 percent over the corresponding period last year.

Data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) highlights mixed fortunes across key global markets, with a challenging environment in the largest export destination, the European Union (EU), and a notable decline in non-traditional markets.

The slowdown in overall export growth is primarily attributed to a contraction in demand from the EU, which remains the single largest market for Bangladesh's apparel.

European Union (EU): Exports to the EU, ...