Dhaka, March 3 -- Bangladesh's merchandise-export earnings remained under pressure in February 2026, extending a prolonged period of decline amid weakening global demand and mounting external headwinds.

The latest data show that the country's external-trade sector has yet to regain momentum, with readymade garment (RMG) shipments, the mainstay of exports, continuing to contract.

While several smaller sectors posted modest growth, exporters warn that geopolitical tensions, US tariff measures and intensifying competition from regional rivals are compounding the challenges facing the country's export engine.

The single-month merchandise export earnings in February 2026 registered a 12.03 per cent year-on-year negative growth for the seven...