, April 6 -- The government has taken an initiative to rationalise or review the barriers, including non-tariff barriers that are hindering the expansion of US business in Bangladesh.

"We will rationalise the non-tariff barriers that are facing by the US business people, we will rationalise those as soon as possible," Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed told reporters after holding an inter-ministerial meeting held at his Bangladesh Secretariat office.

He also said the government would streamline the process to facilitate trade and commerce between Bangladesh and the United States.

The Finance Adviser said in the meeting they discussed in detail the course of action from the government.

"Firstly, we have taken decision that we will in...