Bangladesh and Bhutan are seeking to strengthen bilateral trade ties, with a particular focus on agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables and spices.

Business leaders from both nations emphasised the importance of expanding mutual cooperation to unlock the trade potential between the two South Asian countries.

The discussions were held at a meeting organised by the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) at its headquarters in Motijheel on Wednesday morning.

The meeting brought together a visiting Bhutanese delegation and Bangladeshi business leaders to explore new avenues for collaboration.

Leading the Bhutanese delegation was Dawa Dakpa, Regional Director of the Regional Agricultural Marketing and Cooperative Office (RAMCO).

Also in attendance were Md Zafar Iqbal ndc, Head of FBCCI’s International Affairs Wing, and Dawa Tshering, Minister Counsellor (Commerce) at the Bhutanese Embassy in Dhaka.

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The participants highlighted the need to simplify import-export procedures to harness the full potential of the market.

They also underlined the importance of improving supply chain mechanisms, developing supporting infrastructure, and increasing port capacities to facilitate more efficient trade flows.

Among the Bangladeshi attendees were FBCCI’s former directors Haji Md Enayetullah and Dr Ferdousi Begum, along with AM Amirul Islam Bhuiyan, President of the Bangladesh Agro Feed Ingredients Importers and Traders Association, Md Zakir Hossain, and Sheikh Al Mamun.

Stakeholders on both sides agreed that enhanced cooperation in the agricultural sector could pave the way for a mutually beneficial partnership, with emphasis on exploring untapped areas and capitalising on each country’s unique strengths and resources.