Bangladesh: Apparel Exports Soar 20 Percent in H1

Bangladesh's ready-made garment exports are continuing to soar, rising by nearly 20 percent in the first-half of the current fiscal year despite ongoing political uncertainty, labor unrest and factory safety issues.

Apparel exports climbed to $11.9 billion in the six months from July to December, up from $9.95 billion a year earlier—and exceeding targets set at $11.28 billion.