Dhaka, June 2 -- In response to additional duties imposed by the United States on Bangladeshi exports, the government is planning to offer tariff relief on 626 products as part of preparations for trade dialogue and to gradually reduce trade imbalances with the US.

Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed proposed a full withdrawal of import duties on 110 of these products.

Presenting the proposed national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Monday, the advisor said: "In order to gradually reduce the taxes and duties and as part of preparations for trade dialogue with the United States, it has been proposed to completely withdraw import duties on 110 products and reduce import duties on 65 products."

"In addition, supplementary duties on 9 p...