Baku:Bangladesh and Bhutan have engaged in discussions to enhance bilateral trade and cooperation, with a focus on the SAARCFINANCE working group. This meeting between their central bank governors took place on the sidelines of the ongoing 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Governor Yangchen Tshogyel of the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan met with Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman to exchange views on mutual interests. The meeting was held to address issues related to the SAARCFINANCE working group, as well as to discuss strengthening bilateral trade and cooperation.
Also present at the meeting were Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Dr. Md Habibur Rahman and RMA Deputy Governor Ms. Uygen Choden. Both sides considered the meeting successful.
SAARCFINANCE is a network of central bank governors and finance secretaries from the SAARC member states, aimed at fostering regional cooperation on monetary and financial issues.