India Becomes Bangladesh Second-Largest Trading Partner

Exam-Focused Points 

• India  is now Bangladesh’s  second-largest trading partner  (surpassed the US).

• India’s share:  8.47%  (Tk 123.28 billion). US share:  8.46%  (Tk 123.17 billion).

• China  remains top with  21.21%  share (Tk 308.79 billion).

• Data source:  Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS)  , up to February 2026.

• India’s advantages:  land border, lower transport costs, faster trade .

• Key Indian exports to Bangladesh: rice, onions, sugar, cotton, yarn, industrial goods.

• Other top partners:  Indonesia (4th)  ,  Brazil (5th)  .

FAQ 

Q1: Which country is now Bangladesh’s second-largest trading partner?
A: India, after surpassing the United States.

Q2: What is India’s share in Bangladesh’s total trade?
A: 8.47% (about Tk 123.28 billion).

Q3: Which country is still Bangladesh’s largest trading partner?
A: China, with 21.21% share.

Q4: Why is India’s trade position strengthening with Bangladesh?
A: Because India shares a long land border, which makes trade faster and cheaper.

Q5: Name two other major trading partners of Bangladesh after India and the US.
A: Indonesia (4th) and Brazil (5th).