Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul has hailed the United States' decision to lower tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 35percent to 20percent as a "significant diplomatic success" for the country's interim government.

In a Facebook post from his verified account on Friday the adviser praised the outcome of recent high-level trade negotiations between Bangladesh and the United States, calling it "a timely achievement" that strengthens Bangladesh's position in the global apparel market.

The tariff reduction follows the conclusion of a final round of talks held in Washington, DC, between senior Bangladeshi trade officials and representatives of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (US...