EXPORT EARNINGS FALL BELOW TARGET IN 2025–26 FISCAL YEAR

PNN News Desk, Dhaka

Bangladesh’s export earnings in the 2025–26 fiscal year fell short of expectations, totaling 48 billion USD.

This is slightly lower than the previous year’s 48.28 billion USD and below the government’s 50 billion USD target.

The ready-made garment sector, the country’s main export earner, saw a decline of about 1.64 percent.

Some sectors such as leather, jute, frozen foods, and home textiles recorded positive growth, but not enough to offset the overall decline.

Economists say global demand weakness, rising production costs, and international competition have pressured exporters.

Business leaders warn that rising costs of labor, energy, and raw materials are reducing competitiveness.

Experts stress the need for market diversification and improved technology to boost future export performance.