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US-Bangladesh FTA talks begin, RMG may see major boost
19-May-2025 The Business Standard News
The US has agreed in principle to pursue a FTA with Bangladesh, which could provide duty-free access for Bangladeshi exports, especially in the readymade garments (RMG) sector, boosting trade with the US market.
Thailand, Bangladesh to launch formal FTA talks by year-end
15-May-2025 TBS News
Thailand and Bangladesh to launch formal FTA talks by the end of 2025, aiming to boost trade ties and expand export opportunities between the two nations.
Thailand, Bangladesh to launch formal FTA talks by year-end
13-May-2025 The Business Standard
Bangladesh is currently Thailand’s second-largest trading partner in South Asia. In 2024, the bilateral trade value between the two countries reached USD 1.13 billion, with Thailand exporting USD 1.04 billion worth of goods to Bangladesh.
Bangladesh eyes CEPA with UAE
22-Apr-2025 The Financial Express
Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to hold the first round of negotiation on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) soon.
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh in queue to join RCEP: Singapore foreign minister
16-Apr-2025 Economic Times
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan revealed that Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong are interested in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which currently has 15 members after India withdrew due to concerns over its trade imbalance with China.
Dhaka urges BIMSTEC members to finalise trade agreements
3-Apr-2025 Risingbd
Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin urged all the BIMSTEC member states to extend their full cooperation to ensure timely finalization of six fundamental agreements on trade.
Working group formed for BD-Japan talks
13-Jan-2025 The Financial Express
Bangladesh has formed a high-powered working group to prepare for negotiations with Japan on an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). This move follows a joint study and aims to secure duty-free market access to Japan after Bangladesh graduates from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026.
S Alam threatens int’l legal action against Bangladesh interim govt
2-Jan-2025 Dhaka Tribune
Mohammed Saiful Alam, founding chairman and managing director of the Bangladeshi industrial conglomerate S Alam Group, has initiated legal proceedings as a Singaporean citizen to seek compensation for alleged financial losses.
Dhaka calls for early implementation of the BIMSTEC FTA
20-Dec-2024 The Business Standard
Dhaka has called upon the BIMSTEC to expedite the process for finalizing the necessary instruments for early implementation of the Free Trade Agreement among the member states.
Bangladesh-Singapore bilateral talks focus on trade and investment
11-Dec-2024 The Business Standard
During the meeting, Siddiqi expressed gratitude for Singapore’s continued support for Bangladesh and its collaboration with the interim government, particularly on the free trade agreement negotiations that commenced last month.
Govt takes first step to join China-led trade bloc
17-Oct-2024 The Daily Star
Bangladesh has initiated the process to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). This move is primarily driven by the need to secure preferential trade benefits after graduating from the least developed countries (LDCs) status in 2026.
Interim govt moves to access RCEP
14-Oct-2024 The Financial Express
The Bangladesh interim government has strongly started processing to access the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), an emerging economic bloc encompassing the Asia-Pacific region that represents one third of global GDP.
Dhaka, KL want stronger ties; next round of discussions on FTA soon
7-Oct-2024 UNB
Bangladesh and Malaysia have agreed to expand bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation. This decision was made during a visit by the Malaysian Prime Minister to Bangladesh.
Dhaka, Seoul for concluding Economic Partnership Agreement
4-Oct-2024 The Financial Express
Bangladesh and South Korea have expressed strong interest in advancing negotiations to conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement.
Nepal-Bangladesh bilateral trade headed for uncertainty
7-Aug-2024 Kathmandu Post
Analysts have warned that the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh may disrupt Nepal’s trade, including the signing of the first agreement to export electricity to the energy-hungry nation.
Bangladesh crisis: How trade with India could face major disruptions
6-Aug-2024 India Today
The current crisis in Bangladesh threatens to disrupt this partnership, potentially impacting trade flows and halting discussions on a free trade agreement. India closely monitors the situation as instability has already led to internet disruptions and logistical issues, which could affect critical exports and infrastructure projects essential for regional connectivity.
Dhaka, Bangkok to begin FTA talks next month
9-Jul-2024 Apparel Resources
Bangladesh and Thailand will begin Free Trade Talks in Dhaka next month to expand bilateral trade to the tune of US $ 2 billion, Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor announced.
Commerce ministry meeting on FTA with China on Tuesday
24-Jun-2024 The Financial Express
Dhaka and Beijing have already handed over draft joint feasibility-study reports on each other on the FTA between them.
India and Bangladesh to negotiate free trade pact
24-Jun-2024 Azerbaycan
India and Bangladesh have signed a series of new agreements pledging cooperation in various areas, from their shared border to space, and agreed to start negotiations on free trade during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s second visit to New Delhi this month.
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh discuss FTA, agriculture modernization, ferry and private investment
11-Jun-2024 Economy Next
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe have discussed a free trade agreement, a ferry service, an agricultural modernization program, and encouraging private investment opportunities.