Written by The Banking Post
Bangladesh’s export earnings picked up slightly in October 2025, rising 5.41 percent from September, offering a brief sign of improvement for the country’s struggling trade sector.
However, the broader picture remains subdued. Exports during the July–October period of FY2024–25 grew by only 2.22 percent compared with the same period a year earlier, reflecting ongoing challenges in key international markets.
Year-on-year figures paint an even bleaker scenario. Exports in October 2025 stood at $3.82 billion, down 7.43 percent from October 2024, underscoring persistent volatility in global demand for Bangladeshi goods.
Analysts say that while seasonal orders and gradual recovery in apparel shipments boosted October’s performance, weak demand from major destinations and price pressures continue to limit export growth.
Industry insiders also point to rising production costs and geopolitical uncertainties as factors dampening the country’s export momentum.
