Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Bangladesh's merchandise export earnings grew 6.34 percent to US$ 13.094 billion in the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year 2026-27, according to the latest data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).

During the corresponding period of FY26, export earnings stood at $ 12.313 billion.

In September 2026 alone, single-month export earnings rose 8.54 percent year-on-year to $3.937 billion, up from $3.627 billion in September 2025.

The ready-made garment (RMG) sector, the major driver of the country's export earnings, maintained its leading role, earning $10.578 billion during the July-September period, marking a 6.10 percent growth over $ 9.970 billion earned in the same period of the previous...