Bangladesh: United States and Bangladesh announced Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including support for moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions

On 9 February 2026, the United States and Bangladesh announced an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Under the Agreement, Bangladesh commits to supporting the adoption of a permanent moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions at the World Trade Organisation. The Agreement also sets out commitments to address certain trade practices and includes provisions aimed at combating duty evasion. Both parties will complete their respective domestic procedures before the Agreement enters into force.