Bangladesh, Sept. 17 -- A move is underway to introduce direct commercial flights between Dhaka and New York route by next year, aiming to facilitate connectivity, and commercial and diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and the United States.

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Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat discussed the issue with United States (US) Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen during a courtesy meeting at the Minister's office in the Secretariat on Wednesday, a statement said.

They also extensively discussed a multitude of strategic issues, includin...