ISDS Case Map
Bangladesh
Bangladesh and Japan would explore scopes for signing a free trade agreement for boosting bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.
While negotiations are underway with the WTO and the EU to get existing trade benefits extended beyond LDC graduation, Bangladesh sign FTAs with Canada, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Russia, and Australia before 2026.
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister said the government wanted to move forward with a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Bangladesh.
Both countries will soon finalise a joint study on the prospects of entering into a bilateral free trade agreement, to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
Minister for Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh said that his country is in discussions with Egypt regarding the signing of a free trade agreement to cancel customs tariffs, which will foster bilateral trade.
The Chinese side said that after graduating from the LDC status, Bangladesh would face a lot of challenges like withdrawal of many trade-related facilities, and in that scenario FTA with China could be a major cushion to offset the shocks.
Final offer lists of products from both sides will be sent virtually later in January, said a senior official of the commerce ministry in Bangladesh.
As the possibility of a free-trade agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Australia is unlikely soon, trade officials suggest signing a bilateral investment treaty to bolster investment.
Bangladesh and Singapore have agreed to accelerate the signing of free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade and investment.
Bangladesh has formally conveyed to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) its intent to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) as the country prepares for a socioeconomic status change.
