Bhutanese PM expresses interest in signing FTA with Bangladesh | News Flash

NEW YORK, Sept 26, 2025 (BSS) - Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay today expressed strong interest in signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh and linking the two countries’ economic zones to boost trade and investment. He showed his keenness at a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the United Nations headquarters here in the USA on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly. During the talks, Tobgay said both countries could greatly benefit if Bhutan’s Special Economic Zone, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), is connected with the Special Economic Zone in Kurigram that Bangladesh has officially allocated for Bhutanese investors. Prof Yunus welcomed the proposals, stressing that both countries should explore all avenues to expand trade...