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Bangladesh and the United States held a high-level meeting on Tuesday at the FBCCI headquarters in Motijheel to discuss strengthening trade relations, expanding export markets, and exploring new avenues for bilateral cooperation.

Md. Hafizur Rahman, director of FBCCI, highlighted that the US remains one of Bangladesh’s key markets for ready-made garments and other export products. “Given the current global economic landscape, a timely trade agreement leveraging supply chain advantages would benefit both countries,” he said, adding his gratitude to the US government for reducing tariffs on Bangladeshi exports.

US Commercial Counselor Paul G. Frost said Bangladesh represents a promising market for American importers and stressed the need to enhance business ties, communication, and networking between entrepreneurs of both countries. He also invited Bangladeshi business leaders to participate in the upcoming Investment Summit.

The meeting was attended by FBCCI Secretary Md. Alamgir, head of the International Affairs Wing Md. Zafar Iqbal, and Safety Council Chairman Brigadier General (Retd.) Abu Nayeem Md. Shahidullah.