Bangladesh  Bank (BB) Governor Mohammad Mostakur Rahman. File Photo

DHAKA, March 16, 2026 (BSS) - The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to 
Bangladesh Thitiporn Chirasawadi today paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh 
Bank (BB) Governor Mohammad Mostakur Rahman at the central bank's 
headquarters in the city. 

Senior officials from Bangladesh Bank were also present during the meeting, 
which centered on deepening the economic and institutional relationship 
between the two nations, said a press release.

During the visit, both parties engaged in cordial discussions aimed at 
further strengthening the existing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and 
Thailand. 

The dialogue emphasized three primary pillars of cooperation: the expansion 
of economic and trade ties, the promotion of increased investment, and the 
reinforcement of institutional collaboration. 

The discussions reflected a mutual commitment to enhancing the strategic 
partnership and fostering closer economic ties.

The meeting highlighted specific strategies to bolster technical ties and 
streamline financial operations. Both sides explored various avenues to 
improve technical capacity and share expertise at the institutional level. 

Key focus areas identified during the discussion included exchange of 
knowledge and experience at the expert level; enhancement of technical 
capacity; and identification of possible ways to make the export-import 
settlement process between Bangladesh and Thailand more efficient and 
effective.

On the occasion, the Governor expressed his sincere appreciation to the 
Government of Thailand and the Bank of Thailand for their ongoing support. 

He specifically acknowledged the importance of the training opportunities 
created for officials of Bangladesh Bank, noting that such initiatives are 
vital for the professional development of the central bank's personnel.

The meeting concluded in a cordial atmosphere, with both the Governor and the 
Ambassador exchanging mutual thanks. The visit reaffirmed the positive 
trajectory of the diplomatic and economic connection between the two 
countries, centering on shared goals for institutional growth and the 
optimization of trade mechanisms.