Bangladesh and Bhutan’s central bank governors discussed bilateral trade and financial cooperation in Bangkok on Wednesday, as the two countries explored closer engagement alongside regional central-bank initiatives.
Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman met Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan Governor Yangchen Tshogyel on the sidelines of the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group, Bangladesh Bank said on Wednesday.
The talks covered bilateral trade and cooperation as well as work under the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Finance (SAARCFINANCE) framework.
SAARCFINANCE brings together the region’s central banks and monetary authorities for cooperation on financial and macroeconomic issues.
Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Md Habibur Rahman and Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan Deputy Governor Ugyen Choden also attended the meeting.
