Mr. Tipu Munshi, Commerce Minister of the Government of Bangladesh, invited Bhutan to build an economic zone in Bangladesh to boost the trade relationship between the two countries. He also encouraged businesses from Bangladesh and Bhutan to lead the trade expansion by establishing strong relationships with each other to reap the benefits of their preferential trade and transit agreements.

Mr. Munshi was the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the Bhutan Trade and Investment Fair organized by the Embassy of Bhutan in Bangladesh.

The inaugural program reported that during fiscal year 2021-2022, total trade between Bangladesh and Bhutan reached $45.06 million. Bangladesh’s primary exports included pharmaceuticals, ceramics, garments, and food items. Bhutan’s primary exports were calcium carbide, cement, ferrosilicon, and food items.

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