ECOTA

NATIONAL FAIR TRADE NETWORK OF BANGLADESH

About ECOTA

ECOTA-Forum was founded in 1990 in Dhaka, it was created by national and international organizations to improve incomes and fair trade access for Bangladeshi producers. Initially focused on supporting local artisans from marginalized communities, ECOTA promoted fair wages, safe conditions, and sustainable practices. Quickly becoming a central fair trade hub, ECOTA connected producers with global markets and established high ethical standards as a World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) member. Today, with over 62 member organizations, ECOTA continues to empower artisans, particularly women, by promoting sustainable livelihoods and advocating for fair trade policies, bringing Bangladeshi handicrafts to the global market.

Do you know the 10 fair trade principles?

ECOTA follows the 10 fair trade principles.

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Our Roadmap to Change

At ECOTA, we are dedicated to empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and fair trade organizations across Bangladesh. By becoming a member, you unlock exclusive access to our Export Promotion tools, Marketing Information resources, Advocacy opportunities, and Capacity Building programs. Whether you’re looking to expand into global markets, connect with new buyers, or shape policy, ECOTA offers the support you need to grow and succeed. Join us today to take advantage of these invaluable benefits and become part of a vibrant community driving sustainable trade.

Our Services

Social and fair trade

Join ECOTA to empower your SME or fair trade organization with exclusive access to Export Promotion, Marketing, Advocacy, and Capacity Building tools. Expand into global markets, connect with buyers, and shape policy with our support. Become part of a thriving community driving sustainable trade.

Compliance/CSR

Export Readiness Checker

Our Publications

How to Join Us:

Download the Preliminary Information Form:

The form is available on our website. Fill it out and submit it via post or email. Click here to download.
Site Visit:

After receiving your completed form, we will arrange a visit to your organization to observe your handicraft activities and assess compliance with Fair Trade practices.
Committee Review:

The site visit report, along with the Preliminary Information Form, will be presented to the Executive Committee for consideration.
Membership Approval:

If the Executive Committee determines that your organization actively promotes Fair Trade and meets the objectives of EFTF, your organization will be awarded Associate Membership for one year. After one year, Associate Members can apply for General Membership, which is subject to Executive Committee approval.

Members

Become a Member of ECOTA

Step 1: Download the Preliminary Information Form and Submit

Step 2: ECOTA will visit your site.

Step 3: ECOTA will review your application.

Step 4: Once approved, you will become a member of ECOTA.

Development Projects

Network Project

Gender Equity Awareness Training in Fair Trade Artisan Groups

Promotion of Private Sectors in the Post-MFA Era Enterprise Information Services

CAPI (Crafts and Producer Improvement) Project

Support to Fair Trade Handicraft Entrepreneurship Development

Human Rights Promotion Through the Strengthening of Fair Trade in the Bangladeshi Traditional Handicraft and Textile Sectors

Nepal Bangladesh Exchange Program

Weaving Change: A Quest for Artisan Equality

National Fair Trade Network of Bangladesh

About Us

Our Services

Improvement plan

ECOTA started Marketing Activities from beginning January 2000. ECOTA was publishing Quarterly Newsletter regularly.

Promotion

ECOTA organized Product Development Workshops in May (8-9, 2000) focusing on Christmas products and textile household accessories.

Trade participation

ECOTA organized Design Input Service from May 10-18, 2000. The design input service focused on Christmas Products development.

Training

ECOTA organized a MIS Workshop in May 2000 and later on established MIS library enriching with a good number of design books, catalogues etc.

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Social and fair trade

Strengthening ECOTA Fair Trade Forum as a national networking body of fair trade groups, to create sustainable livelihoods for producers of Bangladesh, based on the international fair trade market through need ae based services.