
Bangladesh and Bhutan Seek Expanded Trade and Future Free-Trade Agreement
Bangladesh and Bhutan have agreed to enhance bilateral trade and private sector cooperation, potentially leading to a Free Trade Agreement.
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Bangladesh and Bhutan have agreed to enhance bilateral trade and private sector cooperation, potentially leading to a Free Trade Agreement.

BIMSTEC concluded a programme in Meghalaya to bolster member countries' capacity to prevent financial crimes and terror financing.

BIMSTEC Member States have finalized an action plan to tackle illicit financial flows and enhance regional cooperation in combating financial crimes.
BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey has cautioned against comparisons with SAARC, stating they are misleading and harm BIMSTEC's interests.

Bangladesh has urged BIMSTEC member states to play a more active role in intensifying international pressure on Myanmar to help find a sustainable solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis.

Bangladesh has formally requested India to return former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity.

The BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs have endorsed a set of guiding principles for maritime law enforcement agencies to enhance predictability and promote safety during maritime engagements among member states.

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit has called for the development of climate-resilient public health systems to address the growing health risks posed by climate change.

Bangladesh will participate in the BIMSTEC National Security Advisers’ Meeting in New Delhi on July 16, despite rejecting India’s explanation over a recent airport incident involving Prime Minister’s Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman.

Bangladesh is prepared to host BIMSTEC sectoral meetings to facilitate timely implementation of regional bloc's decisions.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam stressed the need for actionable goals to revitalise the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
