Dhaka, July 17 -- The Ministry of Commerce convened an inter-ministerial meeting on Wednesday to finalise Bangladesh's position on a proposed trade agreement with the United States, amid ongoing discussions on tariffs and bilateral trade cooperation.

The meeting, chaired by Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin, brought together high-level officials from key ministries, including Foreign Affairs, Food, Agriculture, and Health. The aim was to gather input from all relevant sectors, given that many aspects of international trade fall under various ministries and regulatory frameworks.

After the meeting, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman stated that Bangladesh is working to ensure a well-rounded and unified stance before entering formal ne...