Exports in March witness 11.44% growth

The country's export earnings in March witnessed a healthy growth of 11.44 per cent fetching $4.25 billion compared to $3.81 billion in March 2024.

According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), during the first nine months of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 (July-March), Bangladesh's export sector has demonstrated a commendable performance, achieving a total export earnings of $37.19 billion, which reflects a 10.63 per cent growth compared to $33.61 billion recorded during the same period of the previous fiscal year.

The Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector, traditionally the cornerstone of Bangladesh's export basket, retained its leading position. RMG exports during July-March FY 2024-25 reached $30.25 billion, reflecting a 10.84 per cent growth over the corresponding period last year. For the month of March alone, RMG exports witnessed a 12.40 per cent year-on-year growth, rising to $3.45 billion from $3.07 billion.