Bangladesh Assumes BIMSTEC Chairmanship for 2025-2027
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Event | April 4, 2025 |
| Event | Bangladesh becomes new Chair of BIMSTEC for two years |
| Previous Chair | Thailand |
| Chief Advisor representing Bangladesh | Muhammad Yunus |
| Focus of Bangladesh | Making BIMSTEC inclusive and action-oriented |
| Full Form of BIMSTEC | Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation |
| Member Countries | Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand |
| Summit Details | Sixth BIMSTEC Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand |
| Summit Theme | "Prosperous, Resilient and Open BIMSTEC" |
| Memorial Tribute | One-minute silence for victims of March 28 earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand |
| Key Documents Adopted | Bangkok Declaration and BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision |
| Purpose of Documents | Roadmap for sustainable development and economic cooperation |
| Chairmanship Rotation | Every two years based on alphabetical order of member countries |