# Bangladesh economic growth and market expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bangladesh-economic-growth-and-market-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-04T14:47:48.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Bangladesh continues to see growth in its capital markets and international trade sectors. In the first eight months of 2026, foreign investment in the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose by 37.6 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 37.01 billion BDT, driven by market reforms like the T+1 settlement system.

Export earnings also show upward trends. During the July–September period, total exports grew by 6.34 percent to $13.09 billion. Recent data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) highlights specific growth within major Asian markets. Exports to China rose by 9.33 percent to $225.41 million, while South Korea saw a 7.29 percent increase to $134.5 million. Exports to India grew by 5.44 percent to $510 million, and Japan recorded a slight increase to $399.1 million.

EPB Vice Chairman Mohammad Hasan Arif stated that the country is focusing on “product diversification to strengthen its position” in these markets, particularly in China and India.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Bangladesh export growth rises in major Asian markets

Bangladesh reports export growth in China, India, and South Korea, while the government focuses on urban master plans and non-political civil service recruitment.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-targets-elimination-of-child-labour-by-2030

### 2026-10-04: Foreign investment in Bangladesh stock market rises 37.6%

Foreign investor transactions in Bangladesh's capital market rose 37.6% in the first eight months of 2026, driven by market reforms and simplified NITA regulations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foreign-investment-in-bangladesh-stock-market-rises-376

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