International Trade and Policy.
Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in its engagement with the global economy — one that demands rigorous, independent analysis.
Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in its engagement with the global economy. The country's graduation from Least Developed Country status in November 2026, the recently concluded Bangladesh–US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), and the deepening of bilateral relationships with major trading partners all demand a platform capable of providing rigorous, independent analysis of the opportunities and challenges ahead.
FPI Bangladesh is positioned to be that platform. Its work on international trade and investment policy encompasses:
Five lines of trade and investment work.
- 01
Analysis of bilateral trade agreements and their implications for Bangladesh's export sectors, investment climate, and industrial competitiveness.
- 02
Facilitation of business-to-business dialogue between Bangladeshi and international companies, investors, and trade bodies.
- 03
Research on export competitiveness, rules of origin, supply chain development, and market access conditions.
- 04
Engagement with international institutions including development finance organizations, trade promotion bodies, and chambers of commerce.
- 05
Support for policy advocacy on trade facilitation, investment promotion, and industrial transformation.
Bangladesh–US Business Forum 2026.
Co-organized with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham Bangladesh).
In 2026, FPI Bangladesh is co-organizing the Bangladesh–US Business Forum 2026 with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham Bangladesh), a business-to-business dialogue on the opportunities created by the ART — covering trade expansion, investment financing through DFC and US EXIM Bank, textile competitiveness, and the US cotton opportunity for Bangladesh's spinning and garment industries.
Forum Themes
- Trade expansion under the ART
- Investment financing via DFC and US EXIM Bank
- Textile competitiveness
- US cotton opportunity for spinning & garment industries
FPI Bangladesh intends to publish its first flagship annual report in 2027, alongside a regular policy brief series.