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  • 24-Feb-2026 The Financial Express
    Bangladesh, EU explore possibility of signing FTA

    The issue was highlighted during a discussion between Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and a delegation of EU ambassadors.

  • 18-Aug-2018 The Daily Star
    Exports to China drop 27 per cent

    Given the situation of bilateral trade, the Bangladesh government initiated the process for signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with China.

  • 14-Feb-2006 Daily Star
    Bilateral FTA to be finalised by Sept

    Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to finalise bilateral free trade area (FTA) agreement within the shortest possible time, by September at the latest, to create scope for easy access of Bangladeshi products to Pakistani market as a measure for reducing the existing trade gap.

  • 17-Sep-2012 Financial Express
    MoF opposes FTA deal with Malaysia

    Bangladesh’s Ministry of Finance has opposed the move of striking an agreement on bilateral Free Trade Area with Malaysia fearing the proposed deal, if signed, would only increase the trade deficit for Bangladesh.

  • 14-Dec-2020 The Daily Star
    Negotiations for FTA with Asean underway

    Bangladesh has formally initiated negotiations with the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) to sign a free trade agreement.

  • 3-Oct-2025 Jagonews24.com
    Bangladesh, Japan set to finalise economic partnership deal by year-end

    Bangladesh is on the cusp of signing its first-ever Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan, as the country prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country status in 2026.

  • 8-Jun-2005
    Malaysia agrees to examine Bangladesh’s plea for reducing trade gap

    Malaysia has agreed to examine Bangladesh’s cause of reducing trade imbalance heavily tilted towards Kuala Lumpur as the first day of official level talks of the two-day Joint Commission meeting concluded here yesterday.

  • 1-Mar-2018 bdnews24
    Bangladesh proposes FTA talks with US

    Bangladesh being denied GSP and duty-free quota-free market access now seeks a free trade agreement with the United States as it is graduating to a middle-income country.

  • 15-Feb-2005
    Prosper-thy-neighbour in South Asia

    The postponement of the Dhaka Summit of Saarc, twice over the past two months, is a setback for the fledgling process of economic integration in South Asia. But that should not prevent India from taking unilateral initiatives for promoting industry and supply capacities in its neighbours, especially Bangladesh.

  • 25-Mar-2019 New Age Business
    Bangladesh plans FTA with South American trade bloc

    Bangladesh is considering entering into a free trade agreement with Mercosur, a South American trade bloc, finding potentials for export of some major products produced in the country.

  • 24-Jun-2024 Azerbaycan
    India and Bangladesh to negotiate free trade pact

    India and Bangladesh have signed a series of new agreements pledging cooperation in various areas, from their shared border to space, and agreed to start negotiations on free trade during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s second visit to New Delhi this month.

  • 3-Jun-2024 The Daily Star
    Bangladesh wants to start negotiations with China for FTA: Titu

    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.

  • 13-Apr-2023 The Financial Express
    CEPA may pose risks for domestic industry, jobs

    Signing the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with India may pose risks for Bangladesh’s domestic industry, revenue and jobs, forecasts a state-sponsored research and training institute.

  • 23-Aug-2023 Financial Express
    India awaiting data from Bangladesh to resume talks on trade pact

    India is awaiting certain data from Bangladesh that could come any time before both sides resume their discussions on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, a senior official said.

  • 10-Nov-2016 The Daily Star
    Bangladesh, Sri Lanka agree to sign FTA

    Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have agreed to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) to boost bilateral trade.

  • 8-Aug-2022 The Financial Express
    Bangladesh for securing SAFTA benefits in CEPA pact with India

    Bangladesh will push for securing the benefits it enjoys under the SAFTA deal when negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) start with India soon, officials say.

  • 1-Apr-2026 The Daily Star
    US trade deal limiting Bangladesh’s energy options: says Debapriya

    The reciprocal trade agreement signed with the US may severely limit Bangladesh’s energy options, Debapriya Bhattacharya, convener of Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, said.

  • 26-Apr-2013 News 360
    Bangladesh keen to sign a “Free Trade Agreement” with Sri Lanka

    Bangladesh says it is ready to start discussions with Sri Lanka to strike a Free Trade Agreement between the two nations to improve two way trade, announced the Island’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

  • 26-Jan-2026 The Korea Times
    Korea, Bangladesh to hold 2nd round of negotiations for free trade deal

    South Korea’s push for a CEPA with Bangladesh warrants caution. While touted as a strategic gateway to South Asia, Bangladesh faces serious challenges — including political instability, weak infrastructure, and concerns over labour standards and governance — that could undermine the human rights and economic benefit for the people.

  • 14-Dec-2020 UNB
    Bangladesh banks on preferential trade terms to boost export earnings

    Bangladesh is increasingly emphasising bilateral preferential trade agreement and free trade agreement to boost its export earnings in the next three to six years.