Dhaka, March 1 -- Bangladesh and India are expected to start negotiations on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) within this year, more likely by June next, officials have said.

They said Dhaka is set to commence negotiations with its second-largest trade partner to increase bilateral trade and investment although New Delhi is taking time for preparation in this connection.

Meanwhile, the commerce ministry of Bangladesh has already shared trade statistics of the country to facilitate negotiations as discussed in the 15th meeting of the Joint Working Group on Trade held on September 26-27, 2023 in Dhaka.

India is also supposed to share such data as soon as possible, according to an official who deals with th...