Bangladesh’s export earnings posted a strong rebound in April of the current fiscal year, crossing the $4 billion mark with significant year-on-year growth.
According to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), exports in April surged by 32.92 percent compared to the same month last year. On a month-on-month basis, earnings also rose by 15.2 percent from $3.48 billion in March.
Despite the strong April performance, total export earnings for the July–April period stood at $39.39 billion, slightly down by 2.02 percent from $40.21 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
The ready-made garment (RMG) sector, the country’s largest export earner, played a key role in the increase. During the July–April period of FY 2025–26, apparel exports reached $31.72 billion, which is 2.82 percent lower than the previous year.
However, on a yearly basis for April alone, garment exports increased by 31.21 percent, rising from $2.39 billion in April 2025 to $3.14 billion in April 2026.
Within this sector, knitwear exports stood at $1.70 billion, up by 30.02 percent, while woven garments reached $1.44 billion, showing a 32.65 percent increase compared to the same month last year.
The latest data shows a strong short-term improvement in exports, mainly driven by the garment sector, although overall earnings for the year remain slightly lower than before.