Bangladesh designates 15 entry-exit points to Bhutan
Bangladesh has granted Bhutan access to 15 entry and exit points in the country for the transit of goods, following the signing of an 'agreement on the movement of traffic-in-transit' in March of this year.
Meanwhile, Bhutan has designated eight entry and exit points for Bangladesh, including Samdrupjongkhar, Gelephu, Phuentsholing, Samtse, Nganglam, Gomtu, Paro International Airport, and Gelephu Airport, said the agreement between the two nations which was presented in the Bhutanese National Assembly on Friday (9 June). Further deliberations in this regard will take place on 12 June.
Bhutan is among the few countries that have bilateral transit agreements with Bangladesh, reflecting the countries' long-standing friendship.
Bhutan's Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Employment Karma Dorji highlighted Bangladesh is Bhutan's second-largest trading partner, and the agreement will provide alternative transit routes for Bhutan's trade with third countries.
He further stated that the agreement will expand trade relations with Bangladesh and complement the Preferential Trade Agreement signed in July 2022.
According to Bhutan's officials, Bhutanese traders can potentially expand their business into Bangladesh.
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