Bangladesh has entered a new chapter in its trade diplomacy by signing its first full-fledged economic partnership agreement with a developed economy. Four years from concept to implementationThe Bangladesh–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement was completed in just four years, a relatively short period by international standards. Bangladesh has agreed to open 97 sub-sectors to Japan, while Japan will open 120 sub-sectors to Bangladesh through four mechanisms. The agreement is expected to accelerate Japanese investment, technology transfer, and the development of skilled human resources in Bangladesh. The Economic Relations Division reports that from 2020 to Sept. 30, 2025, Japan’s cumulative foreign direct investment in Bangladesh reached $469.6 million.
