Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday rejected claims that the reciprocal trade agreement between Bangladesh and the US was signed abruptly just days before the recently held national election. "The US Trade Representative spoke to the heads of our two key parties before the elections and they also agreed to it. The Foreign Minister said there are entry and exit clauses and the government can review it if it desires so. The Foreign Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to policy continuity, particularly in the economic domain. The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) recently said the reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Bangladesh is “highly discriminatory” and must be revoked.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 04, 2026 15:16 UTC