Bangladesh’s export sector saw a mixed opening to FY 2025-26, with growth in July giving way to a dip in August. Export earnings dropped to US$3.92 billion in August, reflecting a nearly 3% decline compared to the same month last year. This follows a strong July where export earnings jumped to US$4.77 billion, almost 25% higher than July 2024 - marking the highest monthly merchandise export figures since November 2022.  

So far, for the two-month period of July–August, exports have reached about US$8.69 billion, showing a year-on-year growth rate of nearly 11%. While the overall fiscal year’s exports grew by 8.58% to US$48.28 billion in FY 2024-25, industry insiders caution that monthly fluctuations like the August drop underline persistent challenges.  

Factors contributing to the August slump include lower shipments to key markets, disruptions at Chattogram port, and the effects of long holidays - including Eid-ul-Adha, which temporarily halted factory operations and logistics.  

Despite this, Bangladesh’s export resilience remains evident: the sector is still growing, margins are expanding, and there is investor confidence. If export blockages and port inefficiencies are addressed, momentum could rebound strongly for the remainder of FY 2025-26.