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Free trade frenzy: the hidden costs of South Asia’s economic gamble
6-Jun-2024 GRAIN
As debt pressures rise, South Asia’s economic strategies are increasingly revolving around FTAs. The frenzy, however, is not only reshaping the region’s trade dynamics, but also a wide array of national legal frameworks, from labour rights to agriculture policies.
Malaysia keen on FTA partnership with Bangladesh: Reports
4-Jun-2024 Fibre2Fashion
Malaysia is enthusiastic about signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh to boost bilateral trade and investment.
Bangladesh wants to start negotiations with China for FTA: Titu
3-Jun-2024 The Daily Star
The government wants to start formal negotiation for the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) with China as the joint feasibility study is complete for the trade deal, State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu said.
Malaysia keen to sign FTA, invites Bangladeshis for education, health
30-May-2024 Dhaka Tribune
Malaysia is keen to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh to increase two-way trade and investment and urges Bangladeshis to explore the international standard of education and healthcare services in Kuala Lumpur.
Bangladesh, Japan begin formal talks to sign trade deal
28-May-2024 The Daily Star
Bangladesh and Japan have formally begun the negotiation to strike a trade deal to allow manufacturers to keep enjoying duty-free export benefits in the post-LDC era and draw investments from the Far East nation.
Dhaka, Tokyo hold 1st round of negotiations on Economic Partnership Agreement
24-May-2024 Daily Sun
Firing the five-day first round of negotiations for the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) held in Dhaka from 19 May to 23 May, both sides decided to work on scheduling the dates of the second round of negotiations through diplomatic channels.
Bhutan and Thailand set to finalise free trade agreement within two years
22-May-2024 Kuensel
Bhutan and Thailand launched Free Trade of Agreement (FTA) negotiations last week in Thimphu.
Thailand looks to sign trade agreement with Bangladesh
29-Apr-2024 Bangkok Post
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Sunday that Thailand and Bangladesh are now looking forward to expanding trade and investments after agreeing to initiate talks toward signing their first free trade agreement (FTA).
Bangladesh, Nepal stress finalizing PTA
22-Apr-2024 BSS News
Bangladesh and Nepal in a commerce secretary level meeting put emphasis on finalizing the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), highlighting its significance in boosting bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Nepal.
Brazilian FM welcomes Bangladesh’s interest in Preferential Trade Agreement
8-Apr-2024 Daily Sun
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira welcomed Bangladesh’s interest in reaching a MERCOSUR-Bangladesh Preferential Trade Agreement during a meeting with Bangladeshi foreign ministry officials in Dhaka.
Dhaka, Beijing will begin FTA negotiations soon
4-Apr-2024 The Business Post
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh said Bangladesh and China have exchanged the feasibility study reports on free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries last week, which he sees as a major development in Dhaka-Beijing economic and trade cooperation.
S. Korea, Bangladesh discuss ways to broaden economic ties
22-Mar-2024 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea’s industry ministry said Friday it has discussed ways to broaden the economic ties with Bangladesh, including seeking a bilateral trade and investment promotion framework (TIPF).
Japan to start talks with Bangladesh on free trade pact: gov’t
13-Mar-2024 Kyodo
Japan will start negotiations with Bangladesh toward signing a bilateral free trade agreement as part of efforts to boost economic cooperation with the South Asian nation, the government said.
Bangladesh seeks Belarus’s support to sign FTA with EEC
11-Mar-2024 Dhaka Tribune
Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has sought Belarus’s support for signing a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Commission.
UAE FM stresses signing of Cepa, activating JBC for economic partnership with Bangladesh
11-Mar-2024 Dhaka Tribune
United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of signing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and activating the Joint Business Council for economic partnership with Bangladesh.
Dhaka-New Delhi negotiation on CEPA to begin this year
4-Mar-2024 The Financial Express
Bangladesh and India are expected to commence negotiations on the proposed CEPA within this year, despite New Delhi taking time for preparation. This move is part of Dhaka’s initiative to increase bilateral trade and investment with its second-largest trade partner.
Japan and Bangladesh to negotiate economic partnership agreement
22-Jan-2024 Nikkei Asia
Japan and Bangladesh are set to agree to launch negotiations for an economic partnership agreement as early as end of the month, with the countries aiming to seal the deal in 2025.
India takes cautionary stance amid Bangladesh-China trade bloc negotiations
29-Dec-2023 Dhaka Tribune
India is evaluating the potential consequences before accelerating FTA negotiations with Bangladesh
Ministry eyeing FTA with Bangladesh
5-Dec-2023 Bangkok Post
Thailand is keen to improve trade and investment relations with Bangladesh, with the aim of establishing a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries as soon as possible.
Bangladesh, India agree to conclude CEPA process
27-Nov-2023 The Financial Express
Bangladesh and India agree to wrap up negotiations on a much-vaunted comprehensive partnership forum by 2026, trying to give their close cooperation a further fillip.