Leather sector boosts Bangladesh exports

14/09/2006
Bangladesh’s export earnings totalled $1.143 billion in July, an increase of 26.4% compared with July 2005.

According to the country’s Export Promotion Bureau, the leather, woven garments, knitwear and home textile sectors are largely responsible for the export growth.

Revenues from leather exports totalled $25.96 in July, an increase of 38.53%.