, Sept. 6 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday said Bangladesh has resolved 48 of the 61 non-tariff trade barriers identified by the European Union, marking significant progress in strengthening bilateral trade ties and paving the way for formal talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

The remaining issues are also being addressed, he said while addressing a joint press briefing at his ministry.

The minister said preparatory discussions on an FTA and an Investment Protection Agreement with the EU, Bangladesh's largest export market, are also set to begin.

EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Bangladesh Michael Miller, Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, State Minister for Fo...