Signing of the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

1. Overview

On Friday, February 6, Mr. Horii Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, and H.E. Sk. Bashir Uddin, Adviser of the Ministry of Commerce of Bangladesh, signed the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement, for which negotiations started in 2024.

Under this EPA, tariffs will be eliminated on a wide range of goods, including steel, automobile parts, textiles, and electronic components, which are currently subject to high tariffs.

Related website

• Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

2. Establishment of trade and investment rules

Through the EPA, not only the elimination of tariffs but also the establishment of the rules for various fields including investment, trade in services, e-commerce, intellectual property, customs procedures, and trade facilitation will enable Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh to conduct their economic activities smoothly.

Related Material

• Agreement between Japan and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for an Economic Partnerships

Division in Charge

Economic Partnership Division, International Economic Affairs Department, Trade Policy Bureau