Nepal seeks duty-free access to Bangladesh for 76 goods

Nepal has been urging Bangladesh to expand the list to cover major exportable items such as tea, coffee, large cardamom, broom, fresh fruits, kattha and pashmina, among others.

Nepal has sought duty-free and quota-free market access for 76 goods while Bangladesh is seeking preferential treatment for 42 goods as joint secretary-level trade talks between the two South Asian countries kicked off on Tuesday.