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India, Bangladesh to Form Joint Task Force for Bilateral Trade Boost
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News18•20-09-2026, 21:30
India, Bangladesh to Form Joint Task Force for Bilateral Trade Boost
- •India and Bangladesh are discussing the establishment of a joint task force to expand bilateral trade and investment.
- •The Indian High Commission is actively communicating with both governments to expedite the task force's formation, as stated by Deputy High Commissioner Pawankumar Tulshidas Badhe.
- •The proposed task force aims to engage businesses and stakeholders from both nations to strengthen trade and investment ties.
- •Discussions also covered removing tariff and non-tariff barriers and easing visa processing for Bangladeshi travelers to India.
- •This initiative follows a recent agreement between FBCCI and CII to form business-to-business task forces to address trade obstacles and foster cooperation.
Key Questions Answered
India and Bangladesh are establishing a joint task force to expand bilateral trade and investment by bringing businesses and stakeholders from both countries into closer engagement, while working to remove tariff and non-tariff barriers.
Bangladeshi exporters face various non-tariff barriers in India, including testing and certification requirements, customs procedures, port restrictions, licensing rules, and high logistics costs.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka is currently issuing around 5,000 visas every day, as visa processing for Bangladeshis travelling to India has been eased across categories.
