Bangladesh’s trade deficit grew by over 18 per cent YoY in H1 FY26 to $11.55 billion.
Import bills during the period—July to December 2025—rose by 5 per cent YoY to $33.67 billion, according to the central bank.
Export earnings slipped by 0.9 per cent YoY to $22.12 billion.
The current account deficit during the period narrowed to $343 million from $518 million a year earlier.
Import bills during the period—July to December 2025—rose by 5 per cent YoY to $33.67 billion, according to the central bank.
Export earnings slipped by 0.9 per cent YoY to $22.12 billion.
The current account deficit during the period narrowed to $343 million from $518 million a year earlier.