Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Bangladesh has requested Bhutan to provide details, including possible format and date, of signing the proposed preferential trade agreement (PTA) between the two countries.

The commerce ministry of Bangladesh recently sent a letter to the authorities concerned of Bhutan in the regard through diplomatic channel, officials said.

"It is now the Covid-19 pandemic period. So, we have sought details from Bhutan on the possible format for signing the proposed PTA," said a senior official of the commerce ministry.

He said Bhutan might suggest whether it would be held through physical presence or virtually.

A deputy secretary of the ministry expected the trade deal to be signed soon as the text for it is ready. The commerce...