Bangladesh holding free trade talks with 11 countries: PM Hasina

Soon to exit 'least developed' status, Dhaka seeks new paths with big partners

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Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks with Nikkei Asia at her official residence in Dhaka on April 18. (Photo by Yuichi Nitta)

TORU TAKAHASHI, Nikkei senior staff writer, and YUICHI NITTA, Nikkei staff writer

DHAKA -- Bangladesh is discussing free trade agreements with 11 countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said in an exclusive interview, as the South Asian country seeks new means to promote exports once preferential tariff exemptions expire in three years.

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