Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and ExportersAssociation (BGMEA) has said that the Japan-Bangladesh Economic PartnershipAgreement (EPA) is a landmark step in Bangladesh's trade diplomacy. It said the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), signing onFriday in Tokyo, Japan marks a historic milestone in Bangladesh's tradediplomacy. Inthis context, the Japan-Bangladesh EPA is both strategic and timely. From a trade perspective, the EPA is expected to significantly improve marketaccess for Bangladesh's exports, particularly ready-made garments, whichdominate Bangladesh's export basket to Japan. The Japan-Bangladesh EPA should be seen as the beginning of a broader andmuch-needed shift in Bangladesh's trade policy direction.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 07, 2026 17:10 UTC