China assures duty-free market access to Bangladesh till 2028

Dhaka last week reiterated its call for reducing interest rates for Chinese loans from 3 per cent to 1-2 per cent, and also sought a waiver on commitment fees for Chinese-funded projects. The call was made when Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met Chinese executive vice-premier Ding Xuexiang in Hainan. Yunus secured a commitment for Bangladesh to enjoy duty- and quota-free access to China until 2028.

Mar 31, 2025 - 11:53

China assures duty-free market access to Bangladesh till 2028

Dhaka last week reiterated its call for reducing interest rates for Chinese loans from 3 per cent to 1-2 per cent, and also sought a waiver on commitment fees for Chinese-funded projects. The call was made when Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met Chinese executive vice-premier Ding Xuexiang in Hainan. Yunus secured a commitment for Bangladesh to enjoy duty- and quota-free access to China until 2028.