Bangkok (Thailand), April 4 -- Bangladesh on Friday assumed the chairmanship of the regional grouping - Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) - for the next two years, reaffirming its commitment to advancing regional cooperation and development.

Upon receiving the Chairmanship from Prime Minister of Thailand, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus made a statement of acceptance, underscoring an inclusive and action-oriented BIMSTEC.

The BIMSTEC comprises seven countries of the Bay of Bengal region - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

The chairmanship of BIMSTEC, which has emerged as a "significant forum" for promoting regional development, connectivity and ec...