The estimated export growth, if finally takes place, will exceed the target of the government by $2.59 billion. During July-May period of the FY19, Bangladesh bagged $37.75 billion from export, up by 11.92% from a year earlier. During July-May of FY19, apparel sector earned $31.73 billion, up by 12.82% on $28.12 billion earned in the same period of FY18. Of the total, knitwear products earned $15.68 billion, which was 12.50% higher than the $13.94 billion earned during the same period of FY2017-18. Woven products earned $16.05 billion, up by 13.13% from $14.18 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 01, 2019 15:33 UTC