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Per capita rice consumption in Bangladesh declined fast between 2010 and 2016 thanks to increased income that has enabled people to diversify diets with a higher intake of non-cereal foods.

Export income from the United States slightly grew to 3.95 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year due in large part to the moderate performance of apparels.

After a subdued show for two consecutive years, India’s exports to Bangladesh reported a robust growth in 2016-17. The growth is attributed to a significant rise in export of equipment and high-value machinery for project implementation in Bangladesh.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will assist Bangladesh in boosting exports from many newer priority sectors other than apparel to enhance the country's manufacturing competitiveness worldwide.

The Indian government's massive stimulus package of Rs 60 billion, or $894 million, for boosting its garment sector is bearing fruit as the neighbouring country is progressively eating into Bangladesh's share in global apparel trade.

Insufficient export performance is a major contributor to balance of payment crises that slow job creation and economic growth in Pakistan.

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