Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- Bangladesh's merchandise exports rose 13.14 percent year-on-year to US$4.43 billion in August, up from $3.92 billion in the same month last year, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).

Exports during the first two months of fiscal year 2026-27 also increased by 5.43 percent to $9.16 billion from $8.69 billion in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

The ready-made garment (RMG) sector remained the main driver of export growth, with earnings rising 13.92 percent year-on-year to $3.89 billion in August. RMG exports during July-August grew 5.12 percent to $7.50 billion.

Both major apparel segments posted strong growth in August. Knitwear exports increased 14.88 percent, taking cumulativ...