Dhaka, Sept. 27 -- The interim government is moving with urgency to resolve the long-standing issue of the repayment of Pabna Sugar Mill loans received under Pakistan Supplier Credit, sources say.

In this regard, a high-profile inter-ministerial meeting was held between representatives from Bangladesh and Pakistan on September 1 this year.

The Pakistan side proposed forming a joint working team (JWT) comprising representatives from the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC), the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka, and the bank concerned to resolve the disagreement on repayment figures.

Bangladesh claims the outstanding amount is more than $12.60 million, including principal, interest, and penalty interest, till January...