Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:19am on 10 Feb 2026,Tuesday International
Bangladesh and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement reducing U.S. tariffs on Bangladeshi exports from 20 % to 19 %, just days before Bangladesh’s general elections. As part of the deal, certain apparel and textile products made with U.S. cotton and fibres may enter the U.S. duty-free, boosting the vital garment sector—which accounts for over 80 % of export earnings. Negotiations spanned nine months and include expanded market access with both countries cutting duties on thousands of goods. The pact is seen as a step toward deeper economic ties and comes after previous tariff cuts from a proposed 37 %. (PC: Z News)
