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Bangladesh seeks Australia and New Zealand support for RCEP accession and proposes bilateral FTAs with both countries. Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan led the delegation to Canberra and Wellington.
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Bangladesh proposes FTA with New Zealand during Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan Wellington visit. Seeks RCEP accession support, agricultural cooperation, and dairy investment in SEZs.
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Bangladesh seeks Australia support for RCEP accession and bilateral FTA during Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan Canberra visit. Australia to consult stakeholders on FTA proposal.
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Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir positions Bangladesh as future global halal hub at BIISS seminar. Malaysia cited as model. 5 strategic priorities: certification, industrial clusters, SMEs, branding, industry upgrades.
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After US Supreme Court ruled Trump tariffs illegal, \$100B refunded to US buyers. Bangladeshi RMG exporters who absorbed 10-50% of tariff costs now want compensation. BGMEA, BKMEA leaders respond.
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BCMA signs technology transfer deal with Tangshan Huida Ceramics. Includes training for 1,200 engineers, joint R&D lab at BUST, and digital kiln upgrade for 14 factories. Sector targets $1B exports by 2030.
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Bangladesh pursuing FTA with EU and accession to RCEP simultaneously. EU is largest export destination (21.5% of trade). Bilateral trade €23.3B. EBA utilisation 96%. RCEP covers 30% of global GDP.
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China exports climbed 23.9% year-on-year in July, with computer and related parts jumping 45.2%. Trade surplus reaches $687 billion through July, powered by AI capacity building and green tech demand.
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Pakistan allows pineapple imports from Bangladesh. New trade opportunity for agricultural exports. Step toward normalising trade relations. Bangladesh pineapple sector gets new market access.
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US refunded ~$100B in Trump tariffs collected under IEEPA. Supreme Court ruled Feb 2026 president exceeded authority. $128.68B in refunds processing. Section 301 tariffs on Bangladesh remain intact. 25-state lawsuit pending.
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FBCCI says Korea CEPA will boost Bangladesh exports. 97% products duty-free. Bilateral trade $1.39B. Bangladesh exports $492M, imports $903M. Korea imports $12B apparel annually, Bangladesh has 3% share. RMG biggest beneficiary.
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Bangladesh has a tariff edge in US apparel: 25.6% total vs China 35.6% and Vietnam 28.1%. 2025 exports $8.20B (+11.71%). But 2026 cooling (-8.08%). Cotton overexposure 61.61% vs Vietnam MMF 62.48%. TRQ, fibre diversification, compliance critical.