Bangladesh Furniture Exporters Association-BFEA

17/06/2026

H.E. Mr. Farouk S. Adatia, KC, Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) based in Lisbon, Portugal, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ms. Shama Obaed Islam, MP, Hon’ble State Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning.
During the meeting, Mr. Adatia commended the rejuvenation of Bangladesh’s foreign policy since the new Government assumed office in February. He conveyed their warm congratulations to Bangladesh following the election of Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman as the next President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly as well as Bangladesh’s earlier election as the President of the UNESCO General Congress.
Mr. Adatia conveyed AKDN’s strong interest in further strengthening its partnership with the Government of Bangladesh building upon the longstanding goodwill and friendship between the two sides. In this context, he highlighted AKDN’s interest in exploring opportunities of private-sector funding in line with the priorities set out by the new government in education, healthcare, infrastructure and renewable energy.
While appreciating the excellent contribution by the community and the Aga Khan network in Bangladesh, the Hon’ble State Minister highlighted the new and forward-looking foreign policy of Bangladesh and the areas where the network may work especially referring to budgetary priorities set out in education and health sectors. She reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to further advancing its partnership with AKDN especially focusing on girls’ education and women empowerment. She underscored the immense potential of ‘creative economy’ focusing rural women and to explore their potential. They also discussed modernizing the education curriculum including sports and cultural activities, language and skill project by Aga Khan Academy, healthcare and nursing professional training as well as the possibility of AKDN involvement in Rohingya humanitarian issue, which needs more attention and support from the international community.
The two sides also discussed possibility of a future visit by His Highness Rahim Aga Khan V to Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time.
Earlier, the AKDN delegation called on the Foreign Secretary and also exchanged views on areas of mutual interest.

15/06/2026

Trade Remedy Issues (Anti-Dumping and Export Diversification of Bangladesh)

Background of the Study
Trade remedy measures—Anti-Dumping (AD), Countervailing Duties (CVD), and Safeguard Measures (SG)—are key instruments under the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework
Bangladesh has established domestic legal frameworks aligned with WTO provisions, including the Anti-Dumping Rules 1995, Countervailing Rules 1996, and Safeguard Rules 2010, administered by the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC).

In practice, Bangladesh mainly relies on Regulatory Duty (RD), Supplementary Duty (SD), tariff value, and minimum import value to protect domestic industries, although these measures are not fully consistent with WTO rules, particularly the Customs Valuation Agreement (WTO, 2023).

Subsidized or dumped imports can undermine domestic producers in sectors such as textiles, light engineering, steel, and agro-processing, limiting their ability to scale up and move up the value chain (Bhattacharya & Khan, 2018; Matsush*ta et al., 2015).

They act as political tools that build confidence for deeper market integration by offering contingency protection during domestic industry transitions (Diaz, 2022; Crowley, 2005; Gustafsson, 2025).

However, frequent disputes arise from opaque injury determinations, inconsistent enforcement, and weak WTO compliance, undermining the system's credibility (Conconi, 2025; Diaz, 2022).

CVD requires proving specific subsidies, material injury, and causation; safeguards demand higher thresholds including unforeseen developments and strict non-attribution analysis.

Major institutional gaps include slow WTO dispute settlement, limited retaliation for small economies, and weak checks against protectionist abuse (George Washington Law Review, 2012).

Exporters (particularly SMEs) face high compliance costs, awareness gaps, technical complexity, and weak domestic support, leading to lost markets and forced exits in sectors like textiles and agro-chemicals (LKS Law, 2023).

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Background of the Study
Bangladesh’s export has undergone a notable structural transformation over the past four decades, shifting from primary commodities—such as jute, tea, leather, and frozen fish—to manufactured goods.

Total merchandise exports increased significantly, from around $800 million in the 1980s to over $48.23 billion in FY 2024-25 despite highly concentrated export basket.

Export growth 8.58% in FY 2025, has been overwhelmingly driven by the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector, which accounted for 81.49% of total exports in FY 2024–25.

A key constraint is Anti-Export Bias (AEB), where domestic policies make local sales more profitable than exports, primarily due to high tariffs, para-tariffs, and import protection measures.

Result: Resources are diverted toward import-substituting industries, while non-RMG sectors struggle to remain competitive in global markets. (Rephrase it to domestic market)

Input tariffs remain relatively moderate (around 13 level-16%) compared to world, output tariffs are much higher (around 41-47%), raising domestic prices above world prices and incentivizing firms to sell locally rather than export.

Export subsidies exist, they are relatively low (typically 3-10%) and insufficient to offset the protective advantage of domestic markets. With LDC graduation, Bangladesh will lose the policy space to offer export subsidies, while a comprehensive and WTO-compliant alternative incentive framework has not yet been put in place.

24/05/2026

পবিত্র ঈদ-উল-আযহার আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা 🌙

পবিত্র ঈদ-উল-আযহা উপলক্ষে বাংলাদেশ ফার্নিচার শিল্প মালিক সমিতি এবং বাংলাদেশ ফার্নিচার এক্সপোটার্স এসোসিয়েশন-এর পক্ষ থেকে সকল সদস্য, শুভানুধ্যায়ী ও সংশ্লিষ্ট সকলকে জানাই আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা ও মোবারকবাদ।

এতদ্বারা জানানো যাচ্ছে যে, আগামী ২৬-০৫-২০২৬ইং তারিখ হতে ৩১-০৫-২০২৬ইং তারিখ পর্যন্ত অফিসের সকল কার্যক্রম বন্ধ থাকবে।

আগামী ০১-০৬-২০২৬ইং তারিখ হতে যথারীতি অফিসের কার্যক্রম পুনরায় শুরু হবে, ইনশাআল্লাহ।

সবার জীবনে বয়ে আসুক শান্তি, সমৃদ্ধি ও অনাবিল সুখ।
ঈদ মোবারক।

— বাংলাদেশ ফার্নিচার শিল্প মালিক সমিতি
— বাংলাদেশ ফার্নিচার এক্সপোটার্স এসোসিয়েশন

17/05/2026

গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার
শিল্প মন্ত্রণালয়
ক্ষুদ্র ও মাঝারি শিল্প ফাউন্ডেশন (এসএমই ফাউন্ডেশন)
পর্যটন ভবন, আগারগাঁর
www.smef.gov.bd

বিষয়ঃ এসএমই ফাউন্ডেশনের ক্রেডিট হোলসেলিং কর্মসুচির আওতায় গঠিত রিভলভিং ফান্ড হতে অংশীদার ব্যাংক ও আর্থিক প্রতিষ্ঠানের মাধ্যমে উদ্যোক্তাদের অনুকূলে ঋণ বিতরণ কর্মসূচি বাস্তবায়ন প্রসঙ্গে।

30/04/2026

https://nagorik.prothomalo.com/reader/sobfigu58g

বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক মুক্তি ও সমৃদ্ধির লক্ষ্যে শিল্প-বাণিজ্যের প্রসার সন্দেহাতীতভাবে জরুরি।

28/04/2026

https://www.furnituretoday.com/market-news/bangladesh-ambassador-to-the-u-s-visits-high-point-market/?utm_medium=FT&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_content=Editorial&utm_term=Bangladesh%20ambassador%20to%20the%20U.S.%20visits%20High%20Point%20market&utm_campaign=Bangladesh%20ambassador%20to%20the%20U.S.%20visits%20High%20Point%20market&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-Bangladesh%20ambassador%20to%20the%20U.S.%20visits%20High%20Point%20market-_-Bangladesh%20ambassador%20to%20the%20U.S.%20visits%20High%20Point%20market&ActOnUniqueID=HFD585945

As the country begins to appear on the sourcing radar for furniture brands, it’s representative made the drive from Washington to hear from and support vendors.

26/04/2026

With Bangladesh Furniture Shilpa Malik Samity – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

21/04/2026

BFEA at High Point Market 2026
Crafting the Future of Bangladesh Furniture

Bangladesh Furniture Exporters Association (BFEA), in collaboration with EPB, is proudly showcasing the excellence of Bangladeshi furniture at the world-renowned High Point Market 2026.

🪑 Our Proud Participants:
Akhter Furnishers Ltd. — Booth B4
Hatil Complex Ltd. — Booth B1
Nadia Furniture Ltd. — Booth B5
Hatim Steel Structure Ltd. — Booth B2
Bangladesh Furniture Industries (AYOTO) — Booth B6
JMG International — Booth B3

📍 Venue: High Point, North Carolina, USA
🗓️ Date: April 25–29, 2026
🌐 Organized by: Bangladesh Furniture Exporters Association (BFEA)
🤝 Supported by: Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Bangladesh

🌍 Showcasing Bangladesh’s craftsmanship to the global stage.

2026
Spring: April 25-29
Fall: October 17-21

High Point Market Authority
164 South Main Street, Suite 700
High Point, NC 27260
336.869.1000

https://www.highpointmarket.org/
Bangladesh Furniture Exporters Association-BFEA Export Promotion Bureau
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20/04/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17HF3KwMxC/

20/04/2026

https://bfea-trade.org/