July 28, 2026
Strong June growth has not been enough to prevent a decline in annual export earnings
Economists warn that flawed trade statistics could undermine policymaking and damage Bangladesh's credibility abroad
Overall 11-month figures also register a decline in growth
Export earnings from pharmaceuticals have more than doubled in April
Record remittance inflows were not sufficient to bridge the trade gap, BB data shows
Receipts show a month-on-month rebound in January despite year-on-year contraction
The economy has now recorded declining export earnings for five of the first six months of the fiscal year
Exporters still rake in more dollars over the past five months year-on-year
