Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh is seeking to attract large-scale Japanese investment across 98 service sectors under a newly signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

The commerce ministry described the deal as favourable, dismissing concerns over any immediate loss of government revenue.

Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir DUddin made these remarks at a press briefing on the EPA agreement with Japan at the Secretariat on Monday.

Bangladesh signed the EPA with Japan on Friday.

Under the agreement, Japan has granted duty-free access to 120 service sectors for Bangladesh.

In return, Bangladesh has granted duty-free benefits to Japan in 98 service sectors.

Highlighting the potential for Bangladesh to benefit from this agreement, Bashir said...