Embassy of the United States Dhaka, Bangladesh

U.S. Government Resources

• Department of Commerce: The U.S. Department of Commerce provides support to U.S. companies that are pursuing business opportunities abroad through its network of Export Assistance Centers and Foreign Commercial Service offices. 
• Export.gov: Brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace.  Export.gov also hosts information on the National Export Initiative.
• Export Import Bank of the United States: The Export-Import Bank of the United States provides export financing and financial services to promote U.S. exports.
• National IPR Center: The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) stands at the forefront of the U.S. government’s response to global intellectual property (IP) theft.
• Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR): USTR has a lead role in coordinating U.S. trade policy including the negotiation trade and investment agreements, consultations on trade and investment issues and implementation of trade and investment agreements.   
• Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC): OPIC offers financial services including investment insurance to promote U.S. trade and investment abroad.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides support to U.S. small businesses and small –business owners across the nation through capital (loans), access to federal contracts, and counseling.
• U.S. Trade and Development Agency: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency promotes U.S. trade and investment through feasibility studies and technical assistance. 

Other Resources 

• National Web Portal of Bangladesh: The main web portal for the Government of Bangladesh, with links to individual websites for Government Ministries.
• Board of Investment: BOI is the main Bangladesh Government agency responsible for promoting foreign investment in Bangladesh.
• National Board of Revenue: Responsible for Tax and Customs Policy in Bangladesh
• Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority: BEPZA oversees the administration of export processing zones where companies benefit from a special rules and services to promote investement.
• Bangladesh Power Development Board: BPDB coordinates power generation, transmission and distribution projects by public and private companies.
• Bangladesh Bank:The Central Bank of Bangladesh responsible for monetary policy and regulation of financial institutions.
• Export Promotion Bureau: EPB administers programs to promote Bangladesh exports.
• Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms