Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have emphasized the rapid execution of the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to boost bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The bilateral discussion took place on the sidelines of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, between Acting Foreign Minister Humayun Kabir and UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy.
According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs press release on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the implementation of CEPA is expected to significantly expand bilateral trade and open new avenues for UAE foreign direct investment in Bangladesh's critical port infrastructure.
Read nextPolice Constable Md. Saimon Beaten by Protesters in Mirpur Kalshi; Admitted to Rajarbagh Police HospitalThe meeting also addressed key aspects of bilateral and multilateral engagement, including expanding market access for skilled and semi-skilled Bangladeshi manpower in the UAE, safeguarding expatriate welfare, and maintaining mutual support across international forums. Additionally, the UAE expressed its firm commitment to supporting Bangladesh in addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis by tackling its underlying root causes.
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