Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh on Wednesday lauded Finland and the European Union for deploying a large EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the upcoming national elections

Bangladesh also sought sought Finland's support for its post-LDC transition and GSP+ aspirations.

Non-resident Ambassador of Finland to Bangladesh Kimmo Lahdevirta paid a courtesy call on Secretary (East & West) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Md Nazrul Islam and discussed issues of mutual interest.

The Ambassador expressed Finland's support for a potential Bangladesh-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Dr Islam invited the Ambassador to visit the EPZs to get firsthand experience on production facilities, business operation...