Dhaka, May 3 -- The United States has overtaken India as Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner in January, driven by a surge in imports from the world's largest economy.

While China continues to dominate Bangladesh's trade landscape, the shift highlights changing import patterns and growing economic ties with the US, though analysts say the trend may not yet be firmly established.

India consistently holding the position of the second-largest trading partner. However, in January, the US moved ahead of India, pushing it into third place.

It remains unclear whether this shift will be sustained, as trade volumes between the US and India remain closely matched.

During the month under review, the US accounted for 9.28 per cent of Bang...