Dhaka, May 12 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for an integrated economic strategy between Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Seven North Eastern States of India, emphasising the potential of cross-border collaboration in hydropower, healthcare, and road connectivity.

The Chief Adviser made these remarks on Monday during a courtesy call paid by Ms Indira Rana, Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Nepal, who is currently visiting Bangladesh for attending an event organised by the Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka.

Professor Yunus stressed the urgency of fostering regional cooperation through shared infrastructure and energy initiatives. "There should be an integrated economic plan for Bangla...