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Bangladesh and South Korea sign CEPA agreement

Bangladesh and South Korea have signed a CEPA deal, granting preferential tariff access to 97% of Bangladeshi exports.

The Business Standard ยท 4 August 2026, 1:10 PM

Bangladesh and South Korea have officially signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Under the terms of this deal, 97% of products exported from Bangladesh will benefit from preferential tariff access in the South Korean market. Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has hailed the agreement as a significant milestone for the nation's trade diplomacy.