India becomes Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner in February 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 21 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India emerged as the second-largest trading partner of Bangladesh by February 2026, marginally surpassing the United States (US).
According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), India accounted for 8.47 per cent or Tk 123.28 billion of the total external trade of Bangladesh.
China retained its position as the largest trading partner of Bangladesh, representing 21.21 per cent of the total trade, equivalent to Tk 308.79 billion.
Imports from India to Bangladesh primarily consist of essential commodities such as rice, onions, sugar, cotton, yarn, and industrial raw materials.
Indonesia and Brazil were ranked as the fourth and fifth-largest trading partners of Bangladesh respectively during the month of February.