Volatile global situation, US reciprocal tariffs, high bank interest rates, poor port operations, and LDC graduation-related issues have caused the decline in garment exports over the past year, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said on Monday.

In the July–May period of the 2025–26 fiscal year, garment exports totalled $35.31 billion, posting a 3.41 percent year-on-year fal

Volatile global situation, US reciprocal tariffs, high bank interest rates, poor port operations, and LDC graduation-related issues have caused the decline in garment exports over…