New Delhi, May 14 -- Nobel laureate and Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has once again spotlighted India's northeastern region-often referred to as the "Seven Sisters"-as part of a broader vision for regional economic integration. During a recent meeting with Indira Rana, Deputy Speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives who is visiting Dhaka, Yunus proposed a comprehensive economic plan uniting Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the seven northeastern states of India.

Emphasising the potential for enhanced cross-border cooperation, Yunus highlighted key sectors such as hydropower, healthcare, and transportation infrastructure as pillars for deeper regional ties. He stated, "There should be an integrated economic plan ...