Discussion on to sign Free Trade Agreement with 3 Asian countries

Commerce minister Tipu Munshi on Saturday said that discussions are on to sign Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the governments of Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Indonesia, reports BSS.

“We’re working sincerely to sign FTAs with different countries while discussions are on to sign FTAs with Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Indonesia,” he said.

The commerce minister was addressing a seminar titled “Ease of Doing Business: Way Forward” held at a hotel in the capital. Bangladesh Chamber of Industry (BCI) organised the seminar, said a ministry press release.

He said that the issue of signing FTAs with some other countries is under consideration of the government.

Tipu said the government is working relentlessly to improve further the investment-friendly in the country as well as further simplifying trade and commerce.