Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Bangladesh should set its priority areas of negotiation and countries or regions with which signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) can bring maximum benefits after graduation, when the country will lose preferential market access.

Besides, the country should also raise awareness and take the required policy to engage the private sector regarding intellectual property rights, which would become one of the major concerns in the post-graduation period.

The recommendations came at a roundtable on 'Intellectual Property and Trade Transition Challenges: Best Approaches for Local Industries of Bangladesh' organised by Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) at its office in the city.

Talking at the roundtable, Mostafa Abid Khan...