Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Amid resistance by local interest groups, the European Union (EU) has sought intervention by the government of Bangladesh so that LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited (LHBL), a multinational company listed in Bangladesh, can continue its aggregate limestone business in the open market without any obstacles.

In a recent letter to the industries ministry, the authorities concerned have been requested to remove the bottlenecks the company has been facing for some time now and allow the business.

The business is being resisted allegedly by the Chhatak Limestone Importers and Suppliers Group, which is also spreading "false propaganda" against it.

The EU Ambassador and head of Delegation to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley, Spanish ...