Dhaka, April 29 -- Bangladesh on Wednesday underscored its interest in advancing a forward-looking partnership with the European Union (EU), infusing fresh dynamism into bilateral engagement to realise the untapped potential of the relations.

During the fifth round of diplomatic consultations in Dhaka, both sides exchanged views on democratic governance, human rights, and the rule of law while discussing migration and skills development.

Bangladesh highlighted the importance of preferential market access in underpinning its trade relations with the EU and outlined its perspective on ensuring continuity of such arrangements in the future including through possible instruments such as a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and an Investment Protect...