Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has dismissed the speculations of any secret deal with the United States in exchange for the reciprocal tariff reduction on Bangladeshi exports from 35 percent to 20 percent, saying all discussions prioritised the national interests. "There is no room to ignore our own interests," he said during an informal interview with journalists in Washington on Friday. "Whatever we did, we did by prioritising our country-just as the US prioritises its national security," the adviser said. When asked about the full disclosure of the agreement, the adviser said a joint statement may be issued soon and the details will be shared with the consent of the United States. "Any components that might affect ou...