Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)

Bimstec Summit: Leaders agree on regional power grid

The fourth Bimstec Summit concluded in Kathmandu yesterday with the member states inking a deal for cross-country energy grid interconnection and reaffirming strong commitment to working out a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism.

4th BIMSTEC Summit kicks off in Kathmandu

The 4th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) kicks off at Kathmandu of Nepal under the theme “Towards Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable Bay of Bengal Region”.

Shahidul new BIMSTEC secy gen

The BIMSTEC appoints Bangladesh’s candidate M Shahidul Islam as the next secretary general of the sub-regional grouping for a term of three years.

Regional economic integration in the Bay of Bengal

BIMSTEC is no longer a member-driven organisation, and in this context, the Secretariat becomes vital in driving the organisation.

Wither BIMSTEC FTA

Many laypersons may not be aware that what is typically touted as a 'FTA' has often much less to do with free trade and more to do with preferential trade.

September 1, 2018
September 1, 2018

Bimstec Summit: Leaders agree on regional power grid

The fourth Bimstec Summit concluded in Kathmandu yesterday with the member states inking a deal for cross-country energy grid interconnection and reaffirming strong commitment to working out a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism.

August 30, 2018
August 30, 2018

4th BIMSTEC Summit kicks off in Kathmandu

The 4th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) kicks off at Kathmandu of Nepal under the theme “Towards Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable Bay of Bengal Region”.

August 11, 2017
August 11, 2017

Shahidul new BIMSTEC secy gen

The BIMSTEC appoints Bangladesh’s candidate M Shahidul Islam as the next secretary general of the sub-regional grouping for a term of three years.

February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016

Regional economic integration in the Bay of Bengal

BIMSTEC is no longer a member-driven organisation, and in this context, the Secretariat becomes vital in driving the organisation.

September 5, 2015
September 5, 2015

Wither BIMSTEC FTA

Many laypersons may not be aware that what is typically touted as a 'FTA' has often much less to do with free trade and more to do with preferential trade.