"We need a comprehensive review," said Mahfuz Kabir, research director of BIISS

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has enquired about the steps taken by the government to ensure proper trial of the labour leader Shahidul Islam murder case.

The United States has appreciated Bangladesh’s progress on sustainability compact and GSP plan of action, a press release of Bangladesh embassy in Washington DC said.

Bangladesh expects to restore the generalised system of preferences (GSP) status during the upcoming Ticfa meeting, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed says.