Economists warn that flawed trade statistics could undermine policymaking and damage Bangladesh's credibility abroad
June 24, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
A controversy that exposed serious flaws in Bangladesh's export reporting has lingered far beyond the fall of one government, with billions of dollars still separating the country's key export datasets.
Data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and Bangladesh Bank show a gap of nearly $4 billion in export earnings during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025-26.
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