Assistant of the United States Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, Brendan Lynch, is set to visit Bangladesh soon as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral trade dialogue between Bangladesh and the US.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the development was disclosed during a meeting on Tuesday between US ambassador to Dhaka Brent T Christensen and commerce minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir.

During the meeting, ambassador Christensen lauded the parliamentary activities conducted under the leadership of prime minister Tarique Rahman, describing it as a positive example of democratic practice.

He also said that expanding bilateral trade would be mutually beneficial for both nations.

He also expressed a keen interest in Bangladesh’s upcoming regulatory framework, specifically the new import policy order. 

In response, Muktadir informed the US delegation that the Ministry of Commerce, along with other relevant ministries, was actively working on the new guidelines. 

He noted that a draft of the ‘Import Policy Order, 2026’ would be sent to the business community soon to gather their feedback and opinions.

Both sides reiterated their commitment to expanding cooperation across trade, investment and policy sectors.