A case for India, Bangladesh weaving new ties in textile and apparel

India could become a big market for Bangladeshi suppliers if the central government pursues this as a priority but India also has a robust apparel sector of its own, which it cannot neglect

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Bangladesh from March 26 to 27 concluded with a joint statement from both countries affirming their commitment to enhance trade through the removal of non-tariff barriers.

He was hosted by Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who joined him in stressing “the need for predictability of trade policies, regulations and procedures” to improve bilateral ties. They also welcomed the opening of new border haats for “the economic development of the people living along the remote and inaccessible points of the border of both countries.”

A case for such reforms has been made in