Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman has stressed the need for strengthening the activities of the SAARCFINANCE Working Group and boosting bilateral trade and financial cooperation between Bangladesh and Bhutan.
He made the observations during a courtesy meeting with Yangchen Chhophel, Governor of the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (RMA), held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
During the meeting, Governor Rahman highlighted the critical role of regional financial coordination and underscored how expanding trade ties between Bangladesh and Bhutan could foster mutual economic resilience across South Asia.
Both central bank chiefs discussed various aspects of SAARCFINANCE operations, bilateral trade mechanisms, and avenues for mutual cooperation, describing the high-level dialogue as constructive and highly fruitful.
According to a press release issued by Bangladesh Bank, the meeting was also attended by Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman and Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan Deputy Governor Ugyen Choden.