The United States and Bangladesh signed a Reciprocal Trade Agreement on February 9, 2026, lowering U.S. tariffs on Bangladeshi exports to 19% and expanding bilateral market access.
Facing the loss of trade preferences after its LDC graduation, Bangladesh is implementing new policies to protect its export sectors.
Recently, the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority submitted notification G/SPS/N/BGD/12, announcing plans to update the draft regulation on food contact materials.