Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Bangladesh has sought to advance negotiations with Turkey on a free trade agreement (FTA) and expand trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir met Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Ramis Sen in Dhaka on Monday, where the two sides discussed the FTA, business links for fruit imports, hazardous waste management and Bangladesh's participation in international trade events, according to the industries ministry.

On the FTA, the two sides reviewed progress on starting talks.

Muktadir said he would like to hold bilateral discussions with his Turkish counterpart and meet an investment agency during his upcoming visit to Turkey.

Dhaka also sought contact details of Tu...