Dhaka, May 6 -- Finance Advisor Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir has defended the recent aircraft deal with US aviation giant Boeing as a move to bolster bilateral relations following questions over whether the agreement was rushed to facilitate a broader trade pact.

The advisor met with Brendan Lynch, the assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia, in Dhaka on Wednesday.

Speaking after the meeting, Titumir explained that the agreement contains several elements aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation between the two nations, expressing a desire to take the ties to new heights.

He noted that Bangladesh must honour international norms and the commitments made through different bilateral and international treaties.

The advisor ...