Bangladesh Commerce Ministry Issues Import Policy Order 2026-2029
The commerce ministry in Bangladesh has published the gazette for the new import policy order spanning 2026 through 2029. Under the updated framework, the engine capacity limit for imported motorcycles has been raised to 375cc.
The Ministry of Commerce in Bangladesh has officially released the gazette notification for the newly formulated Import Policy Order 2026-2029. This comprehensive policy framework introduces significant structural changes to the country's import regulations, impacting multiple sectors of commercial activity and industrial operations nationwide.
Among the most notable updates in the newly published order is a major revision regarding the importation of motorcycles in completely built-up condition. The government has officially raised the engine capacity limit for motorcycle imports to a maximum of 375cc, opening up new avenues for higher-capacity vehicles in the local market.
This marks a substantial departure from the previous regulatory framework governed by the Import Policy Order 2021-2024. Under the older guidelines, strict restrictions were enforced that prohibited the importation of motorcycles with engine capacities exceeding 165cc, effectively capping the domestic market availability at lower displacements.
In addition to the motorcycle sector adjustments, the new 2026-2029 policy introduces broad facilitations for registered businesses. Importers operating within industrial and commercial sectors are now permitted to import goods without facing any monetary value restrictions.
Furthermore, these authorized industrial and commercial importers can facilitate their transactions simply through formal purchase and sale contracts. This procedural update is designed to streamline commercial procurement processes under the newly implemented national trade directive.
