Apex Footwear earns just Tk1cr from Tk890cr exports in FY26
The Business Standard (National) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
Craftsman Footwear and Accessories Limited also reported a 5.83% export margin in FY25, earning Tk4.32 crore against revenue of Tk74 crore.
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- Despite a 34% surge in export earnings in FY26, Apex Footwear Limited, the country's leading shoe maker, made just Tk1.41 crore in profit from exports, translating into a wafer-thin margin of around 0.16%, according to its audited financial statements.
- Export revenue rose to Tk890 crore in the financial year ended June 2026, from Tk663 crore in FY25.
- MK Footwear PLC, listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange's SME platform, earned Tk5.61 crore in profit against Tk90 crore in export revenue in FY26, achieving a margin of 6.29%. In FY25, it earned Tk8.76 crore from exports of Tk79 crore.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 34% | “Despite a 34% surge in export earnings in FY26, Apex Footwear Limited, the country's leading shoe maker, made just Tk1.41 crore in profit from exports, translating into a wafer-thin margin of around 0.16%, according to its audited financial statements.” |
Figure | Tk890 crore | “Export revenue rose to Tk890 crore in the financial year ended June 2026, from Tk663 crore in FY25.” |
Figure | Tk5.61 crore | “MK Footwear PLC, listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange's SME platform, earned Tk5.61 crore in profit against Tk90 crore in export revenue in FY26, achieving a margin of 6.29%. In FY25, it earned Tk8.76 crore from exports of Tk79 crore.” |
Figure | 5.83% | “Craftsman Footwear and Accessories Limited also reported a 5.83% export margin in FY25, earning Tk4.32 crore against revenue of Tk74 crore.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A person or organization against whom one is competing.
Synonyms: contestant, adversary, opponent
“The contrast with smaller competitors is stark.”
An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.
“But higher production costs, financing expenses and tax liabilities largely offset the sales growth.”
Senses relating to the change of information, etc., from one form to another.
“Despite a 34% surge in export earnings in FY26, Apex Footwear Limited, the country's leading shoe maker, made just Tk1.41 crore in profit from exports, translating into a wafer-thin margin of around 0.16%, according to its audited financial statements.”
A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
“The contrast with smaller competitors is stark.”
To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
Synonyms: generate, make, render, yield
“Despite a 34% surge in export earnings in FY26, Apex Footwear Limited, the country's leading shoe maker, made just Tk1.41 crore in profit from exports, translating into a wafer-thin margin of around 0.16%, according to its audited financial statements.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Despite a 34% surge in export earnings in FY26, Apex Footwear Limited, the country's leading shoe maker, made just Tk1.41 crore in profit from exports, translating into a wafer-thin margin of around 0.16%, according to its audited financial statements.
Export revenue rose to Tk890 crore in the financial year ended June 2026, from Tk663 crore in FY25. But higher production costs, financing expenses and tax liabilities largely offset the sales growth.
The contrast with smaller competitors is stark. MK Footwear PLC, listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange's SME platform, earned Tk5.61 crore in profit against Tk90 crore in export revenue in FY26, achieving a margin of 6.29%. In FY25, it earned Tk8.76 crore from exports of Tk79 crore.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Despite a 34% surge in export earnings in FY26, Apex Footwear Limited, the country's leading shoe maker, made just _____ in profit from exports, translating into a wafer-thin margin of around 0.16%, according to its audited financial statements.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.MK Footwear PLC, listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange's SME platform, _____ Tk5.61 crore in profit against Tk90 crore in export revenue in FY26, achieving a margin of 6.29%.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Export revenue rose to Tk1780 crore in the financial year ended June 2026, from Tk663 crore in FY25.
4.The contrast with smaller competitors is stark.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Trade & exports
Some people think a country should buy local products instead of imported ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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