Table of Contents

I.   Commercial Overview.....................................5
     -Overview of Import Market
     -Brief Synopsis of Commercial Environment
     -Host Country Business Attitude Toward the United States
     -Major Business Opportunities
     -Major Roadblocks to Doing Business
     -Nature of Local and Third Country Competition

II.  Leading Prospects for U.S. Business......................8
     -Best Prospects Products and Services for U.S. Exporters

III. Economic Trends and Outlook.............................13
     -Major Trends and Outlook
     -Principal Growth Sectors
     -Government Role in the Economy
     -Balance of Payments Situation
     -Trade and Investment Barriers
     -Labor Force
     -Local and Third Country Competitors in Principal Sectors
     -Infrastructure
     -Major Infrastructure Projects Underway

IV.  Political Environment...................................23
     -Nature of Bilateral Relationship with the United States
     -Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
     -Synopsis of Political System

V.   Marketing U.S. Products and Services....................25
     -Distribution and Sales Channels
     -Use of Agents/Distributors; Finding a Partner
     -Franchising
     -Direct Marketing
     -Joint Ventures/Licensing
     -Steps to Establishing an Office
     -Selling Factors/Techniques
     -Advertising and Trade Promotion
     -Pricing Product
     -Sales Service/Customer Support
     -Selling to the Government
     -Protecting your Product from IPR Infringement
     -Need for Local Attorney

VI.  Trade Regulations and Standards......................31
     -Tariffs and Import Taxes
     -Customs Valuation
     -Import Licenses
     -Export Controls
     -Import/Export Documentation
     -Temporary Entry
     -Labeling, Marking Requirements
     -Prohibited Imports
     -Standards
     -Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
     -Special Import Provisions
     -Membership in Free Trade Arrangements

VII. Investment Climate...................................39
     -Openness to Foreign Investment
     -Conversion and Transfer Policies
     -Expropriation and Compensation
     -Dispute Settlement
     -Performance Requirements/Incentives
     -Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
     -Protection of Property rights
     -Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
     -Political Violence
     -Regulatory System: Laws and Procedures
     -Bilateral Investment Agreements
     -OPIC and other Insurance Programs
     -Labor
     -Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
     -Capital Outflow Policy
     -Foreign Direct Investment Statistics
     -Major Foreign Investors

VIII Trade and Project Financing...........................56
     -Brief Description of Banking System
     -Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trading
     -General Financing Availability
     -How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
     -Types of Available Export Financing and Insurance
     -Project Financing Available
     -List of Banks with Correspondent U.S. Banking Arrangements

IX.  Business Travel......................................62
     -Business Customs
     -Travel Advisory and Visas
     -Holidays
     -Business Infrastructure

X.   APPENDICES...........................................66
     Appendix A - Country Data
     Appendix B - Data on Best Prospects for Agriculture and
                  Industry Sector Exports
     Appendix C - U.S. and Bangladesh Contacts
     Appendix D - Market Research
     Appendix E - Trade Event Schedule