Iran is mulling importing garments from Bangladesh directly. Right now, Iran imports most of garments it needs from countries like China and Turkey and sometimes buys Bangladeshi garments from third countries. Iran is working to open its markets to Bangladeshi garments. There are some barriers, including high tariffs and duties, Iran will progressively reduce them.

Iran is a country of over 79 million people and could be a big market for Bangladeshi garments. Bangladesh and Iran are connected historically and culturally. The two nations now have relations in all major fields. Bilateral relations are deep and based on mutual interest and will be strengthened in all fields through the opening up of new avenues in the coming days.

Iran has a plan to import rice from Bangladesh. The countries are thinking of establishing a direct Dhaka-Tehran air link, which will benefit Bangladeshi migrant workers and businesses of both countries. At one time Iran was one of the world’s premier exporters of textiles and silks to Europe, Asia and the rest of the world. Iran’s textile exports include garments, cotton and cotton blended fabrics and floor coverings including carpets. Compared to other countries Iran has a very small clothing industry.