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10 news articles tagged with "EPA"

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Jul 31, 2026

Bangladesh to Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with South Korea on August 4

Bangladesh and South Korea will sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Dhaka on August 4, 2026, granting duty-free market access to most Bangladeshi products including garments, as the country secures its second full trade pact after the Japan EPA signed in February.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Jul 26, 2026

Bangladesh Targets $63.4 Billion in Exports for FY27 Despite Global Headwinds

The Bangladesh government has set an ambitious $63.4 billion export target for FY2026-27, representing 15% growth over the previous year. Economists and industry leaders warn the goal may be difficult to achieve amid US tariffs, energy shortages, and sluggish global demand.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 31, 2026

Bangladesh Urged to Continue LDC Graduation Preparation Despite Potential Three-Year Deferral

Bangladesh must continue preparing for LDC graduation even if the transition is deferred by a few years, CPD economist Mustafizur Rahman has warned. The UNGA is scheduled to decide on Bangladesh's deferral request in September 2026.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 26, 2026

Bangladesh LDC Graduation: When And How Will UN Decide? Three-Year Deferral Sought

Bangladesh's LDC graduation is due on November 24, with UN Second Committee meeting on October 7. A three-year transition period is being sought.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

RCEP Approves Ad Hoc Accession Working Group For Bangladesh: World's Largest Trade Bloc Moves Forward

RCEP has approved an Ad Hoc Accession Working Group for Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong China and Sri Lanka. Commerce ministry assessment shows Bangladesh's exports could increase by $3.26 billion if it joins the bloc.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 23, 2026

Bangladesh Hopeful Of Signing Free Trade Agreement With Malaysia By December 2027

Bangladesh's High Commissioner to Malaysia says he is hopeful a bilateral FTA will be signed by December 2027, citing discussions between the Prime Ministers of Bangladesh and Malaysia.

Trade & Commerce Aug 04, 2026

Bangladesh-Korea CEPA Signed: 97% Goods Get Preferential Market Access

Bangladesh and South Korea signed CEPA in Dhaka on August 4, 2026. 97% of Bangladeshi goods get preferential access to Korea. Exports were $421M in FY26, down 9% YoY.

Policy & Regulation Jul 20, 2026

Bangladesh Reminds Trade Body BTTC to File Japan Market Report by July 25

Bangladesh has reminded the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission to submit its Japan market report by July 25, as exports to Japan declined 3.65% to $1.36 billion despite the new Economic Partnership Agreement.

Investment & FDI Aug 29, 2026

Political Stability Boosts Japanese Investor Interest in Bangladesh: JETRO

JETRO Country Representative Kazuiki Kataoka says February 2026 general election has encouraged Japanese companies to reassess Bangladesh investment opportunities, with 94.4% previously citing political instability as investment risk in FY2025 JETRO survey.

Logistics & Shipping Jul 27, 2026

Biman Resumes Dhaka-Narita Direct Flights After Year-Long Suspension

Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumed direct Dhaka-Narita flights on July 27, 2026, after a suspension of more than a year. Civil Aviation Minister Afroza Khanam inaugurated the service, which serves approximately 45,000 Bangladeshi expatriates in Japan and supports bilateral trade and investment ties.

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