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Bangladesh


While Bangladesh may not appear to be a major player on the bilateral FTA front, it is currently under many pressures and involved in various discussions:

- The government was dealt harsh arrangements from the EU in the two parties’ trade and development cooperation agreement of 2001, through which Dhaka accepted WTO-plus demands

Bangladesh switching to RTA for larger regional trade
5-Apr-2022     The Financial Express
Bangladesh is switching to a new set of policy guidelines titled 'Regional Trade Agreement (RTA)' as the existing FTA regime is deemed obsolete for helping Bangladesh tackle post-graduation trade challenges.
Dhaka, Tokyo look for free trade agreement
17-Mar-2022     New Age Bangladesh
Bangladesh and Japan would explore scopes for signing a free trade agreement for boosting bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.
FTAs top priority in Bangladesh’s post-LDC strategy
10-Mar-2022     The Business Standard
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.
Joint study on India-Bangladesh trade pact to be finalised soon: commerce ministry
7-Mar-2022     The New Indian Express
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.
Egypt, Bangladesh to launch direct flights in April targeting intra-regional trade stimulation
7-Mar-2022     Daily News Egypt
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.
Dhaka likely to sign PTA with Colombo in April next
24-Jan-2022     The Financial Express Bangladesh
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.
Bangladesh eyes more tie-up with Australia
14-Jan-2022     The Financial Express 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, Singapore agree on accelerating signing of FTA
14-Jan-2022     The Daily Star
Bangladesh and Singapore have agreed to accelerate the signing of free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade and investment.
Dhaka eager to sign FTA with Eurasian Economic Union
12-Jan-2022     Fibre2Fashion
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.
Dhaka to focus on removal of non-tariff barriers, at India-Bangladesh talks
4-Jan-2022     The Financial Express Bangladesh
Bangladesh and India were now jointly studying the pros and cons of signing a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.