Bangladesh, Bhutan ink 3 new MoUs

Bangladesh and Bhutan signed three new memorandum of understandings (MoUs) and renewed one to enhance mutual cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

The new MoUs are - Establishment of Special Economic Zone in Kurigram, setting up a Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit in Thimphu and technical cooperation on Consumers Rights.

Besides, another MoU on cultural exchange was also renewed.

Visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Bhutanese Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck witnessed the signing ceremony held at Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Monday (March 25).

Earlier, the Prime Minister received the Bhutanese king on his arrival at the PMO.

Wangchuck also hold a delegation-level meeting with Sheikh Hasina prior to the signing ceremony.

They also had a Tête-à-tête (one-to-one meeting).