Dhaka, Male to sign PTA

Bangladesh and the Maldives on Thursday agreed to enter into a preferential trade agreement (PTA), aiming to enhance trade and commerce between the two countries.

The agreement on establishing the PTA reached at a bilateral meeting that took place at the Prime Minister Office. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih led the two sides at the meeting.

PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.