Focus group discussion on Nepal-Bangladesh trade

SAWTEE conducted a focus group discussion at Mechi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dhulabari, Jhapa) on 5 September 2023 to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Nepal-Bangladesh trade. The discussants emphasized that high import tax is the primary barrier that impedes Nepal’s export to Bangladesh. Other issues such as non-tariff barriers and the need for the government to proactively facilitate export to Bangladesh, including through negotiating for removing high import taxes, were raised.