DHAKA, Feb 06, 2026 (BSS) – In a landmark milestone for bilateral relations, Bangladesh and Japan today officially signed the ‘Economic Partnership Agreement’ (EPA) in Tokyo. This marks the first time Bangladesh has signed an EPA with anycountry, signaling a new era of bilateral cooperation, said a press release here. Under the EPA, Bangladesh will receive significant advantages in both goods and services trade. Bangladesh will reciprocate by expanding its market for Japan, providing duty-free or preferential access to 1,039 Japanese products in a phased manner. The EPA is expected to significantly increase Japanese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh, particularly in manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and logistics.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 06, 2026 10:16 UTC