Bangladesh, Sept. 6 -- Bangladesh has resolved 48 of the 61 non-tariff trade barriers identified by the European Union, paving the way for formal preparatory discussions on a free trade agreement (FTA) and an investment protection agreement with the bloc.

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir disclosed the developments at a joint press briefing at the Ministry of Commerce on September 6, read a press release.

EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Bangladesh Michael Miller, Economic and Planning Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Foreign Affairs State Minister Shama Obaed, Planning State Minister Zunaid Abdul Rahim Saki, and senior officials from the commerce and foreign ministries attended the briefing.

The remaining trade barri...