Bangladesh has demanded that a decision on duty-free and quota-free (DFQF) market access be implemented as an early harvest by early 2010. This will provide an opportunity to assess the commercial value of these items prior to signing the outcomes of negotiations, said a statement.

Bangladesh also demanded that no LDC (least developed country) should pay higher duties than any non-LDC members by the decision on the disproportionately affected countries (DAC). Bangladesh also said if an LDC is compelled to pay higher duties than a non-LDC then this will go against the WTO spirit of special and differential treatment principle.

The WTO Chief said Bangladesh has valid demand and expected that WTO would reach a favourable decision on the issues raised by the country. He also assured Bangladesh of providing more technical supports.