Bangladesh Finalizes Strategic Trade Deals With USA And Japan

Bangladesh Finalizes Strategic Trade Deals With USA And Japan

The interim government of Bangladesh, headed by Muhammad Yunus, has finalized two landmark trade agreements with global economic powers, the United States and Japan, just days before the national elections scheduled for February 12. These strategic moves are designed to provide a critical safety net for the country's struggling economy and protect its vital garment industry. The timing of these deals is significant, as Bangladesh seeks to mitiga…

The Japan–Bangladesh EPA and the awaiting U.S.–Bangladesh Trade Deal: Landmark Steps in Bangladesh’s Trade Diplomacy

The signing of the Japan–Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on 6 February 2026 in Tokyo marks a historic milestone in Bangladesh’s trade diplomacy. This is Bangladesh’s first-ever EPA, signed by H.E. Mr. Sheikh Bashir Uddin, Adviser for Commerce, Textiles and Jute, and Civil Aviation and Tourism of the Interim Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, and H.E. Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. The…