Dhaka, April 28 -- Bangladesh has not yet received a specific date for the US Trade Representative (USTR) hearing, though the commerce ministry earlier predicted it would take place on April 28 (today), say sources.

The US has launched two separate investigations against Bangladesh and some other countries over "overproduction" and "forced labour".

Officials say Bangladesh is preparing for the hearing, which will be held online with the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR).

A total of 16 countries are included in the investigations.

A commerce ministry official says they are waiting for the final date, which will probably be in May, but are also making preparations.

The ministry has already held several meetings.

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