While much of the public discourse has focused on trade facilitation and tariff reductions, the 2026 EPA is, at its core, a binding regulatory architecture. It establishes a formidable ecosystem of liabilities and compliance traps that significantly amplify legal exposure for all stakeholders.

This session will focus entirely on analysing and mitigating these critical legal risks. To ensure the discussion is highly practical, we have tailored our insights for all key participants:

For Sovereign Leaders & State Entities: Managing Arbitration Risks The EPA introduces platinum-tier protections for foreign investors, granting them the right to bypass local courts through Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms (such as ICSID or UNCITRAL). We will explore how the state can navigate strict prohibitions on “Performance Requirements” without triggering costly international litigation over treaty breaches or “indirect expropriation.”

For Regulatory Bodies & State Agencies: Harmonizing Domestic Law The treaty presents institutional risks that mandate an urgent audit of domestic legislation. We will discuss why state cyber and telecom regulators must harmonize local frameworks—such as the Cyber Security Act—to avoid conflicts with the EPA’s strict bans on “Data Localization” and forced access to software source codes. We will also cover the rigorous new oversight required for customs and “Rules of Origin” verification.

For the Private Sector (MNCs, Local Businesses & Corporate Counsel): The EPA establishes strict, non-negotiable compliance baselines carrying severe corporate liability. We will unpack:

· The Rules of Origin Trap: The legal obligation for exporters to maintain verifiable records for 5 years, exposing non-compliant supply chains to harsh retroactive penalties.

· Competitive Neutrality: How the new rules for State-Owned Enterprises actively outlaw mandatory local development offsets.

· The New ESG Baseline: The treaty legally binds enterprises to core ILO labour rights and Paris Agreement climate standards. We will explain how these obligations expose local vendors and multinationals to severe civil liabilities abroad (particularly intersecting with global supply chain laws like the EU CSDDD) and why Joint Venture agreements and supplier codes of conduct must be urgently aligned.

Who Should Attend: Government Policymakers, State Agency Regulators, General Counsels, CEOs, and Directors of local enterprises and multinational corporations operating in Bangladesh.

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Time Schedule

Time : 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Date  : 23rd April 2026 (Thursday)

Format 

Hybrid (Physical & Virtual) 

Booking Instructions:

• Please register for our event as indicated below. Also indicate it you are joining physically/ virtually.  We will send you registration confirmation by email/SMS.
• Materials will be provided at the time of the session.
• There is no fee for attending the above event.

For Physical participation 

• Advance booking is recommended.
• Bookings are made on First come first serve basis.
• Priority is given to Past/Present Clients in Booking.

For Registration:

Mr. Md. Monir Hossain

Manager [Communication & HR]

Mobile: (+) 88 01788626815

Email:  monir@rahmansc.com      

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Venue:

Rahman’s Chambers 

Headquarters
Suite 5B, 4th Floor

Ataturk Tower, 22, Kemal Ataturk Avenue
Banani C/A, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.
 communication@rahmansc.com
Phone: +8809678662666

Phone: +8809678662666

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