CA Yunus Calls on Bhutan to Invest in Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus and Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay Discuss Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation on the Sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit

• Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, on Friday, during the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit.

• The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties, with both leaders stressing the importance of enhancing trade and connectivity between Bangladesh and Bhutan.

• They discussed a range of issues of mutual interest aimed at deepening economic and strategic cooperation between the two South Asian neighbours.

• During the meeting, Chief Adviser Yunus invited Prime Minister Tobgay to send a delegation of Bhutanese investors to participate in the upcoming Investment Summit scheduled to be held in Dhaka next week.

• The discussions also covered developments related to the dedicated economic zone in northern Kurigram district that Bangladesh has allocated exclusively for Bhutan.

• Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay expressed interest in leveraging this economic zone, stating that Bhutanese investors plan to invest in fruit processing industries and other manufacturing units within the zone.

• These industrial initiatives are intended to produce goods for export to countries across the region, thereby promoting regional trade and economic integration.

• Additionally, the Bhutanese Prime Minister sought a dedicated fibre optic internet connection from Bangladesh to enhance Bhutan’s digital connectivity and technological infrastructure.