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TrdrHub - Trade Intelligence Hub for Bangladesh SMEs

Vision: Empowering Bangladeshi SMEs with AI-driven trade intelligence tools to navigate complex international trade requirements with confidence.

Overview

TrdrHub is a comprehensive trade intelligence platform designed specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh. Our mission is to democratize access to sophisticated trade finance tools and knowledge, enabling SMEs to compete effectively in international markets.

Current Status: Backend Freeze v1.0 ✅

Phase 4.5 Complete: Security-hardened backend with comprehensive regression testing. Frontend development begins Q4 2024.

Product Portfolio

🎯 LCopilot (Phase 1-4 Complete)

Letter of Credit Validation Engine - Our flagship product that revolutionizes LC document validation for Bangladeshi SMEs.

Key Features:

  • 🔍 Intelligent Document Analysis: Advanced OCR with AWS Textract fallback
  • 🏦 Bank Profile Integration: Sonali Bank, Dutch Bangla Bank, HSBC Bangladesh
  • Async Processing: Scalable job queue with real-time status tracking
  • 🛡️ Security Hardened: AWS credentials, Redis TLS, file upload validation, S3 KMS encryption
  • 📊 Comprehensive Testing: 150+ regression tests ensuring production readiness
  • 💰 Tier-based Pricing: Free, Pro, and Enterprise plans

Business Impact:

  • Reduces LC processing time from days to minutes
  • Prevents costly document rejections (avg. $2,500 per rejection)
  • 95% accuracy in compliance validation
  • Supports 3 major Bangladeshi banks with standardized workflows

🚀 Coming Soon (Phase 5-7)

  • HS Code Intelligence: Automated classification and duty calculation
  • Container Tracking Hub: Real-time shipment visibility across carriers
  • Trade Document Generator: Smart templates for export documentation
  • Compliance Assistant: Real-time regulatory updates and guidance

Technology Stack

Backend (Production Ready)

  • Language: Python 3.9+
  • Framework: Flask with async processing
  • Database: PostgreSQL with Redis caching
  • Cloud: AWS (Lambda, SQS, S3, Textract, CloudWatch)
  • Infrastructure: Terraform/CDK for deployment
  • Security: KMS encryption, TLS, environment-based secrets
  • Testing: Pytest with 85%+ coverage, comprehensive regression suite

Frontend (Phase 5 - Sept 2025)

  • Framework: React 18+ with TypeScript
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS with mobile-first design
  • State Management: Zustand/Redux Toolkit
  • API Integration: React Query for data fetching
  • Authentication: JWT with refresh tokens
  • Deployment: Vercel/Netlify with CDN

DevOps & Infrastructure

  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions with automated testing
  • Monitoring: CloudWatch, custom dashboards, alerting
  • Deployment: Multi-environment (dev/staging/prod)
  • Security: Automated vulnerability scanning, dependency updates
  • Cost Management: Usage monitoring with spending alerts

Getting Started with LCopilot

Prerequisites

# System requirements
python >= 3.9
postgresql >= 12
redis >= 6.0

Environment Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone <repo-url>
cd trdrhub/lcopilot

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Set environment variables
export AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID="your-key"
export AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY="your-secret"
export REDIS_PASSWORD="your-redis-password"
export KMS_KEY_ID="your-kms-key-id"
export DATABASE_URL="postgresql://user:pass@localhost:5432/lcopilot"

# Run database migrations
alembic upgrade head

# Start the development server
python main.py

Quick Test

# Run regression test suite
make test-regression

# Run security tests
make test-regression-security

# Generate HTML test report
make test-regression-html

API Endpoints

  • Health Check: GET /health
  • LC Validation: POST /validate (upload LC document)
  • Job Status: GET /job/{job_id}
  • Bank Profiles: GET /banks
  • User Dashboard: GET /dashboard

Architecture

┌─────────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────────┐
│   SME Portal UI     │    │   Admin Dashboard   │    │  Bank Integration   │
│   (React + TS)      │    │   (Flask + Jinja)   │    │     (APIs)          │
└─────────┬───────────┘    └─────────┬───────────┘    └─────────┬───────────┘
          │                          │                          │
┌─────────▼──────────────────────────▼──────────────────────────▼───────────┐
│                           Flask API Gateway                               │
│  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐     │
│  │  Rate       │  │  Auth &     │  │  Document   │  │  Job Status │     │
│  │  Limiting   │  │  Session    │  │  Processing │  │  Tracking   │     │
│  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘     │
└─────────┬──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┬────────┘
          │                                                       │
┌─────────▼───────────┐                               ┌──────────▼──────────┐
│   Async Pipeline    │                               │      Data Layer     │
│  ┌─────┐  ┌─────┐   │                               │  ┌──────┐ ┌──────┐  │
│  │ SQS │  │λLambda│ │                               │  │ PgSQL│ │ Redis│  │
│  └─────┘  └─────┘   │                               │  └──────┘ └──────┘  │
└─────────┬───────────┘                               └──────────┬──────────┘
          │                                                       │
┌─────────▼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────▼────────┐
│                              AWS Services                                │
│     S3 Storage    │    Textract OCR    │    CloudWatch    │    KMS       │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Business Model

Target Market

  • Primary: Bangladeshi SME exporters (apparel, jute, tea, leather)
  • Secondary: Import-dependent SMEs in manufacturing
  • Tertiary: Trade finance consultants and freight forwarders

Revenue Streams

  1. SaaS Subscriptions: Tiered pricing model
  2. Transaction Fees: Per-document processing
  3. Enterprise Licensing: Custom deployments for large organizations
  4. Integration Partnerships: Revenue sharing with banks and logistics providers

Competitive Advantages

  • Local Expertise: Built specifically for Bangladesh trade ecosystem
  • Bank Partnerships: Direct integration with major local banks
  • Regulatory Compliance: Aligned with Bangladesh Bank guidelines
  • Cultural Understanding: Bengali language support, local business practices

Project Roadmap

✅ Phase 1: SME Trust MVP (Jan-Mar 2024)

  • Core LC validation engine
  • Basic web interface
  • Single bank integration (Sonali Bank)
  • MVP deployment to AWS

✅ Phase 2: Business Readiness (Apr-May 2024)

  • Multi-tier pricing model
  • Pilot customer program
  • Advanced error handling
  • Performance optimization

✅ Phase 3: Bank Profiles + Notifications (Jun-Jul 2024)

  • Dutch Bangla Bank & HSBC integration
  • Email notification system
  • Enhanced document templates
  • User management system

✅ Phase 4: Resilience + Async + Polish (Aug-Sep 2024)

  • AWS Textract fallback OCR
  • Async processing pipeline (SQS/Lambda)
  • Security hardening (Phase 4.5)
  • Comprehensive regression testing
  • Production monitoring & alerting

🔄 Phase 5: Frontend Polish + Mobile-First UI (Oct 2024-Mar 2025)

  • Complete React frontend rewrite
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Real-time job status updates
  • Enhanced user experience
  • Progressive Web App (PWA)

📅 Phase 6: New Tools Development (Apr-Aug 2025)

  • HS Code Intelligence tool
  • Container tracking integration
  • Trade document generator
  • Compliance assistant bot

🎯 Phase 7: Full TrdrHub Portal Launch (Sep-Dec 2025)

  • Multi-tool unified platform
  • Shared authentication & billing
  • Cross-tool data insights
  • Enterprise dashboard
  • API marketplace

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the developer community! Please see our contributing guidelines in the docs folder.

Development Workflow

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Write tests for new functionality
  4. Ensure all regression tests pass
  5. Submit a pull request with detailed description

Code Standards

  • Python: PEP 8 compliance, type hints, docstrings
  • Frontend: ESLint, Prettier, TypeScript strict mode
  • Testing: Minimum 85% coverage, comprehensive regression suite
  • Security: Regular dependency updates, vulnerability scanning

Support & Documentation

  • Technical Documentation: /docs folder
  • API Documentation: Available at /docs/api when running locally
  • Video Tutorials: Coming in Phase 5
  • Community Support: GitHub Discussions
  • Enterprise Support: Contact sales@trdrhub.com

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.


TrdrHub Team

Empowering Bangladesh's SME exporters, one intelligent tool at a time. 🇧🇩