Economy
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
Bangladesh Journalists Discuss Media Collaboration with SAARC Secretary General in Kathmandu
A delegation from the SAARC Journalist Forum met with SAARC Secretary General Ambassador Golam Sarwar in Kathmandu to discuss media collaboration and regional issues.
Economy
Bangladesh and Singapore Aim for Swift Conclusion of Bilateral Free Trade Agreement
Bangladesh and Singapore have expressed hope for the early conclusion of a proposed bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), underscoring the need for stronger business-to-business engagement to deepen trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
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SAARC Promotes Regional Collaboration to Reduce Fruit Post-Harvest Losses
SAARC nations convene to address significant post-harvest fruit losses, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation, innovation, and policy support.
SAARC Veterinary Lab Directors Unite to Enhance Regional Animal Disease Preparedness
The Sixth Meeting of the SAARC Laboratory Directors' Forum brought together veterinary laboratory directors and technical experts from SAARC member states to strengthen regional cooperation in animal disease surveillance, diagnosis and laboratory capacity development.
Bangladesh and Nepal Reach Agreement on Reviving SAARC
Bangladesh's Acting Speaker and Nepal's Ambassador express optimism about revitalizing SAARC through enhanced regional cooperation.
Bangladesh Hosts Mango Festival in Kathmandu to Enhance Export Prospects
Bangladesh held a mango festival in Kathmandu to promote its mango exports to Nepal.
SAARC Experts Highlight Urgent Need for Regional Cooperation on Safe Food and Sustainable Agriculture
Experts from SAARC countries emphasized the importance of regional cooperation to ensure safe food production and sustainable agriculture.
BIMSTEC Secretary General Warns Against Misplaced SAARC Comparisons
BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey has cautioned against comparisons with SAARC, stating they are misleading and harm BIMSTEC's interests.
Bangladesh Seeks PTAs and CEPAs to Enhance Trade with SAARC Nations
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir outlined government efforts to expand trade with SAARC countries through various agreements and tariff reductions.
Shama Obaed Islam Advocates for Actionable Goals to Revitalize SAARC
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam stressed the need for actionable goals to revitalise the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
