Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Bangladesh and Nepal are set to step up efforts to deepen trade, transit, and connectivity cooperation, as senior officials meet today in Dhaka for the 8th Bangladesh-Nepal Commerce Secretary-Level Meeting (CSLM), sources said.

The meeting will review progress since the 7th CSLM in Kathmandu in April 2024 and outline a roadmap to expand trade, investment, and logistics cooperation amid changing regional and global trade dynamics.

The meeting is scheduled to conclude on January 14. It will focus on boosting trade, transit, and connectivity.

A key agenda is the preferential trade agreement (PTA) to reduce tariffs, para-tariffs, and non-tariff barriers, alongside enhanced market access and simplified cross-border payment...