Some challenges still need to be addressed to get back GSP: Mozena

US Ambassador Dan W Mozena on Wednesday said there are still some challenges Bangladesh needs to address to get back the GSP (generalised system of preferences) facilities. “We looked at the progress. We looked at the remaining challenges. We had a very good, constructive and positive discussion on how to address the remaining challenges,” he told reporters after a meeting between three secretaries and five envoys at the commerce ministry. Mozena reminded that there are several key dates coming which are crucial for the Bangladesh as those reviewing the restoration of GSP will analyse the progress the country made in the RMG sector. “April 15 is the deadline by which the government of Bangladesh and others have to submit data to those who are reviewing restoration of GSP, generalised system of preference, for Bangladesh. April 15 is a critical date. April 24 is a critical date, that is the one year anniversary of Rana Plaza building collapse,” the US envoy said. Secretaries of commerce, foreign and labour ministries, and ambassadors of the European Union, Canada, Spain and the Netherlands were present at the meeting. Earlier, the five envoys made a courtesy call on Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed, according to a news agency.