DHAKA, Oct 4, 2021 (BSS) - Bangladesh embassy in Bhutan has organized a
business event titled 'Bangladesh Bhutan Business Dialogue' in Bumthang, one
of the most vibrant cities in Bhutan.
The event was held on Friday as a part of the mission's celebration of the
Birth Centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,
and the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, a foreign ministry press
release said here today.
The focus of the event was to highlight Bangladesh's recent achievements
under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and advancement towards
'Sonar Bangla' as envisioned by the Father of the Nation through cooperation
in trade and investment.
The event provided an opportunity to exchange ideas with the local
business community on maximizing the benefits of the recently signed
Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between the two countries.
The Embassy organized the event in association with the Dzongkhag Business
Development Committee (DBDC), which is the representative of the Bhutan
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in Bumthang area.
Bangladesh ambassador to Bhutan A.K.M. Shahidul Karim presided over the
dialogue while the Governor of Bumthang Kesang Choden Dorji attended the
event as a special guest.