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Bribery, corruption main barriers to promote business in Bangladesh: US report

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Sunday, 31 March 2024 , 05:35 PM


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The '2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers' published on March 29 identified barriers to government procurement, intellectual property protection, digital trade, investment and labour rights in Bangladesh.

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According to the NTE report published by United States Trade Representative Catherine Tai, the United States faces several obstacles in doing business with Bangladesh. Bangladesh faces obstacles in the export of goods and services, foreign direct investment and e-commerce.

NTE reports have been published regularly since 1985. This year's NTE report highlights significant foreign trade barriers in 59 markets.

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According to the report, corruption is a widespread and chronic problem in Bangladesh. And the implementation of anti-corruption laws is not enough.

It also said that bribery and extortion are common in commercial transactions despite bribery transactions and gifts being illegal. US companies have also complained that they are forced to pay bribes to get licenses. 

The report also mentions that the government has tried to weaken the anti-corruption rules in procurement.

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According to the report, US companies have complained that it takes a long time to get licenses and tenders approved because government officials in Bangladesh demand bribes.

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