Dhaka, April 20 -- Bangladesh and Nepal, in a commerce secretary-level meeting, put emphasis on finalising the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), highlighting its significance in boosting bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Nepal.

The 7th Commerce Secretary Level Meeting (7th CSLM) between Bangladesh and Nepal was held in Kathmandu on April 18-19, BSS reports citing a press release received Saturday.

Bangladesh delegation was led by Tapan Kanti Ghosh, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, while Nepali delegation was led by Dinesh Kumar Ghimire, Secretary (Commerce and Supplies), Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies.

Each delegation included officials from relevant ministries, as well as ambassadors from both countries.

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