Dhaka, May 29 -- Despite global tariff headwinds, Bangladeshi businesses have experienced relatively modest cost increases and expect lower long-term hikes compared to international peers, according to HSBC's 2025 Global Trade Pulse Survey.
The survey, based on responses from over 5,700 firms across 13 key markets-including 250 businesses from Bangladesh - found that local companies are comparatively less affected by tariff-related cost pressures and anticipate this trend to continue. However, supply chain disruptions are expected to impact revenues in Bangladesh by five percentage points more than the global average.
To navigate these growing trade challenges, Bangladeshi firms have bolstered their operational resilience by strengthening...