In a bilateral meeting between Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering, both leaders underscored the importance of strengthening trade and connectivity. Dr. Yunus invited Bhutan to send a delegation of investors to the upcoming investment summit in Dhaka. Discussions also touched upon the designated economic zone for Bhutan in northern Kurigram, where Bhutanese entrepreneurs plan to invest in fruit processing and other manufacturing industries aimed at regional export. Prime Minister Tshering requested a dedicated fiber-optic internet link from Bangladesh, to which the Chief Adviser assured full cooperation. Dr. Yunus expressed interest in expanding educational opportunities for Bhutanese students in Bangladesh’s medical colleges and universities. The Bhutanese Prime Minister congratulated Yunus on his recent appointment as BIMSTEC Chair.