Dhaka-Thimpu dialogue to promote trade, investment

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Dhaka, Oct 4 – The Embassy of Bangladesh in Bhutan recently organised a business event in the Bhutanese city of Bumthang to promote bilateral trade and investment.

The event provided an opportunity to exchange ideas with the local business community on maximising the benefits of the recently signed preferential trade agreement (PTA) between the two countries, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Monday. 

Also, the "Bangladesh Bhutan Business Dialogue" highlighted Bangladesh's recent achievements through cooperation in trade and investment. 

The embassy organised the event in association with the Dzongkhag Business Development Committee, which is the representative of the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in Bumthang.

Bangladesh Ambassador to Bhutan AKM Shahidul Karim presided over the dialogue while the Governor of Bumthang Kesang Choden Dorji attended the event as a special guest. - UNB