Dhaka, May 19 -- As Bangladesh prepares to engage in bilateral negotiations with the United States regarding reciprocal tariffs, the importance of addressing the complexities of trade dynamics cannot be overstated.
Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman's remarks at a recent seminar highlight a critical issue: the significant volume of US-manufactured goods entering Bangladesh through intermediary nations such as Singapore, the UAE, and India.
This indirect procurement not only inflates the landed cost of American products but also diminishes their competitiveness in the Bangladeshi market.
This newspaper on Sunday reported that the current trade relationship between Bangladesh and the US, valued at approximately $10.6 billion in 2024, under...