Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Bangladesh and Bhutan Saturday took fresh steps to deepen bilateral cooperation as the two countries signed accords on health collaboration and cross-border digital connectivity meant to integrate the eastern Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal.

The couple of agreements, marking the official visit of Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to Bangladesh, followed talks between the two countries.

Prceding the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding, formal talks were held between Prime Minister Tobgay and Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the Chief Adviser's Office in Tejgaon.

At the meeting Bangladesh and Bhutan emphasised immediate launching of formal discussion on a bilateral free trade agreeme...