Mohammad Hatem President of BKMEA, attended a meeting titled “Monthly Microeconomic Insights and a Rise in External Sector Vulnerabilities” held at the office of the Policy Research Institute (PRI) in Banani, Dhaka today (8 March 2026).

Speaking as the chief guest, BKMEA President highlighted the potential challenges facing Bangladesh following its graduation from the LDC. He thanked the newly formed government for its initiative to seek a delaying of the LDC graduation timeline in order to better prepare the country’s economy and export sectors.

BKMEA President also urged the government to review the new trade agreement with the United States to ensure fair and sustainable trade conditions for Bangladesh’s export sector.
Addressing issues in the banking sector, Mohammad Hatem emphasized that the Bangladesh Bank should consider reforming certain policies to facilitate smoother export-import operations and strengthen international trade.

He further noted that international buyers often offer unethical prices for apparel products while simultaneously imposing various compliance requirements, including due diligence regulations, which create additional pressure on the manufacturers.