Doing Business in Bangladesh
The U.S. Trade Center (USTC) offers a variety of services to U.S. businesses seeking export and investment opportunities in Bangladesh, including the following services:
Country Commercial Guide: A comprehensive report on the commercial, economic and political environment in Bangladesh. The report contains detailed market analysis, as well as information on trade regulations, business travel, and an assessment of the country’s overall investment climate.
Disseminating Trade Leads: The U.S. Trade Center collects information about business opportunities in Bangladesh and disseminates “trade leads” through the U.S. Department of Commerce and its network of Export Assistance Centers in the U.S.
Advocacy Assistance: U.S. firms requesting Embassy assistance related to a proposed or actual investment, export or bid in pursuit of a foreign government tender or contract should contact the U.S. Trade Center (ustc-dhaka@state.gov ), the Department of Commerce’s Advocacy Centerat 202-482-3896 or visit the Advocacy Center’s website: www.export.gov/advocacy. To request advocacy support, U.S. firms must complete an advocacy questionnaire and anti-bribery agreement, signed by a duly authorized company representative, before U.S. Government advocacy may commence.
U.S. Trade Show: Held annually in conjunction with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh, the U.S. Trade Show attracts thousands of visitors every year. American firms or their local agents interested in purchasing a booth to display their goods and services at the U.S. Trade Show should contact the American Chamber (phone: 880-2-833-0001 or 880-2-835-8060; fax 880-2-934-9217 or 880-2-831-2975; email amcham@bangla.net).