BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury spoke to journalists at his Gulshan residence in the city today. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, Aug 1, 2025 (BSS) - BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today expressed satisfaction over the United States (US) administration's decision to lower its reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products from 35 percent to 20 percent.
 
"This is not about winning or losing. With the new tariff, we are in a relatively satisfactory position in terms of competitiveness," he told journalists at his Gulshan residence in the city.
 
He said Bangladesh is at 20 percent tariff while Pakistan 19 percent, Vietnam 20 percent and India 25 percent. 
 
"In that sense, I believe the overall tariff figure is satisfactory for competition. The tariff outcome with our competitors is fine," he added.
 
However, the BNP leader pointed out that the full context behind the new tariff rates remains unclear.
 
"We don't know the overall details of the negotiation. We only know about the tariffs. We can comment on this once we know the details. Until we know what else had to be given in exchange for the reductions, we can't fully assess its impact," he said.
 
In response to a question, Khasru explained, "The issues behind the negotiation are part of a package. Many decisions were made. It wasn't just about how much the tariff was reduced."
 
He stressed the importance of a holistic view, saying, "We must remember that this is not just about tariff. The other issues involved must be considered collectively. That consideration is crucial for our future. But for now, I believe our exporters have found some relief."