DHAKA, Aug 19, 2025 (BSS) - US Commercial Counselor in Dhaka Paul G. Frost met Administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Md. Hafizur Rahman today.

During the meeting held today at the FBCCI office in the capital's Motijheel area, they discussed issues relating to enhancement of bilateral trade relations, market expansion and mutual cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States.

At the beginning of the discussion, FBCCI Administrator Md. Hafizur Rahman highlighted the longstanding trade relations between Bangladesh and the United States.

Mentioning that the US is one of the largest markets for Bangladesh's export products, especially ready-made garments, he said this is high time to strike a trade agreement between the two countries to capitalize on trade potentials and supply chain advantages, said an FBCCI press release.
 
Hafizur also thanked the US government for reducing reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi products.

During the meeting, US Commercial Counselor Paul G. Frost stressed the need for strengthening mutual relations, business networks and mutual ties between the US and Bangladeshi entrepreneurs.
 
He also invited Bangladeshi entrepreneurs and businesses to participate in the upcoming Investment Summit to be held in the United States.

Alongside reinforcing bilateral trade relations, Frost also laid special emphasis on enhancing mutual cooperation between the two countries.

FBCCI Secretary General Md. Alamgir, Head of FBCCI's International Affairs Wing Md. Zafar Iqbal and Head of the FBCCI Safety Council Brigadier General (retd.) Abu Nayeem Md. Shahidullah were present, among others, on the occasion.