Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma met with a delegation of newly appointed directors of the IBCCI at the High Commission in Dhaka. Photo: Indian HC

DHAKA, April 20, 2026 (BSS) - Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma has said 
Bangladesh and India are uniquely positioned to lead regional economic 
integration and build resilient, future-ready supply chains through enhanced 
connectivity and cooperation.

He made the remarks while welcoming a delegation of newly appointed directors 
of the India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) at an 
interactive session held at the High Commission in Dhaka, said an Indian High 
Commission press release here today. 

The meeting reaffirmed both sides' commitment to unlocking new avenues of 
cooperation and elevating the Bangladesh-India economic partnership to a 
higher level, according to a statement issued on Monday.

IBCCI, a platform comprising more than 500 companies, plays a key role in 
promoting bilateral trade, investment and business collaboration between the 
two countries.

The envoy appreciated IBCCI's contribution to strengthening economic ties and 
stressed the need to leverage geographical proximity into tangible economic 
opportunities.

He urged the chamber to pursue a forward-looking engagement by transforming 
trade linkages into broader economic partnerships, investments and value 
chain integration.

Verma also exchanged views with the delegation on recent developments in 
bilateral economic engagement, including mechanisms for trade settlement in 
Indian Rupees and ongoing infrastructure upgrades at key land customs 
stations to facilitate more efficient cross-border trade.