Bangladesh exported engineering products worth $535.56 million in FY25, showing local manufacturers are finding more buyers abroad and the sector is gaining momentum. This 10.03% rise from the previous year placed engineering among the top ten export earners and contributed 1.11% to total export earnings of $48.28 billion. Electric products were the largest category, earning $166.52 million — up 11.38% — reflecting growing demand for electrical goods. Bicycles recorded a strong jump to $116.44 million, a 41.14% increase, highlighting Bangladesh’s competitive edge in producing reliable and affordable bicycles for overseas markets. Exports of iron and steel reached $72.23 million, up 7.87%, while copper wire shipments brought in $56.72 million, a small rise of 0.64%, and other engineering equipment also added to the total. These figures come from the Export Promotion Bureau and were reported by The Business Standard, and they show a mix of steady growth and rapid gains in specific items. Industry players say better factory processes, stronger quality checks, and closer links to buyers overseas have helped companies respond faster to orders. Cheaper but good-quality products, growing factory skills, and steady investment in tools and machines are making Bangladesh more visible in engineering markets. The large rise in bicycle exports suggests that focused factories can scale up quickly when they get clear foreign orders, while steady gains in electric items point to wider acceptance of locally made appliances and parts. For exporters, keeping this momentum will mean keeping quality high, improving delivery times, and finding new buyers in more countries. Support from trade groups and simpler trade rules could also help small firms move into export markets. The overall picture is encouraging: modest but broad gains that show Bangladesh’s industry can grow beyond textiles and meet demand in other sectors. If manufacturers keep improving products, and if they get steady access to raw materials and timely shipping, the trend could continue. The rise is also good news for workers and small businesses that make parts and assemble finished goods, because more orders can mean steadier work and better pay for skilled staff. Training programs for welders, electricians and quality inspectors, plus better factory safety and cleaner production methods, can help firms move from simple assembly to making higher value items. Local engineers can team up with overseas buyers to design products that meet global standards, while timely shipping and clearer trade procedures can cut delays and make Bangladeshi goods more reliable in world trade. Shared investment and clear planning will help sustain these gains.
