Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has congratulated tariff negotiators on securing a landmark trade deal with the United States, terming the agreement 'a decisive diplomatic victory'.
Following the negotiation, in a message, Dr.Yunus said, by reducing the tariff to 20 percent, 17 percentage points lower than anticipated, our negotiators have demonstrated remarkable strategic skill and unwavering commitment to safeguarding and advancing Bangladesh's economic interests.
He also said, the agreement preserves Bangladesh's comparative advantage, enhances it's access to the world's largest consumer market, and safeguards its core national interests.