Bangladesh September Exports Up 31%

Bangladesh's exports surged in September, according to official data. The country's exports rose 31.3% y/y to $1.9 billion in the month, according to the Export Promotion Bureau. However, total exports for the first quarter gained 2.1% to $6.29 billion. Exports of ready-made garments rose to $1 billion in September, up from $995 million, in the year-ago period.