Dhaka wants preferential trade pact. Nepal says drop ‘hidden tariffs’ first

As the two nations sit for commerce secretary-level talks, long overdue bilateral trade agreement is off the agenda.

Nepal and Bangladesh are sitting down for a commerce secretary-level meeting in Kathmandu on Wednesday to strengthen economic ties and boost subregional connectivity. But the much-delayed bilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA) between the two neighbours will not be on the agenda, according to the sources privy to the matter.