Staff Correspondent:

Bangladesh’s export earnings saw a strong start to the new fiscal year (FY2025-26), with a significant year-on-year (YoY) surge last month.

According to the latest Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data, the country exported goods worth $4.78 billion in July, the first month of FY26 — marking a 24.90% increase compared to $3.82 billion recorded during the same month last year (FY2024-25).

Bangladesh’s overall exports had seen 8.55% growth in FY25, compared to FY2023-24, despite a sharp 7.55% YoY decline in June, the final month of FY25.

According to EPB data, the country exported goods worth $48.28 billion in FY25, up from $44.47 billion in FY24.

Exporters attributed the unusual June dip – the only month in the fiscal year to record a YoY decline – to a combination of factors, including reduced orders from major global brands, buyer uncertainty over US tariff issues, gas supply shortages in the country, and an extended Eid holiday break.