Maloney backs Bangladesh for GSP

An influential US congresswoman feels Bangladesh's persistent plea to get duty and quota free access to the American market has justification as the country stands firm against extremism. 'Bangladesh is a democracy and is fighting against terrorism and extremism...Why you should not be allowed duty and quota free access  in the US market,' Congresswoman Carolyn B Maloney (D-NY) said this during a meeting with Bangladesh Ambassador Mohammad Ziauddin in New York. Maloney, also a member of the Bangladesh caucus of the US Congress, assured that she along with other members of the caucus would raise the matter with the US administration so that Bangladesh can get the trade preferences in the US market, according to a message received in Dhaka on Tuesday. Minister (Press) of the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington Shamim Ahmad and Counsellor (Political) Nayem Ahmed of the embassy were present in the meeting, according to a news agency.
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