The fourth Bimstec Summit concluded in Kathmandu yesterday with the member states inking a deal for cross-country energy grid interconnection and reaffirming strong commitment to working out a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returns home from Kathmandu warping up her two-day official visit to Nepal to attend the 4th summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Myanmar President Win Myint on the sidelines of the 4th BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu of Nepal.

Leaders from the seven-nation regional grouping emphasise the importance of exploring multiple avenues of connectivity, ranging from physical to digital platforms.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday stressed the need for expanding cooperation in Bimstec forum through creation of a free trade area, investment and energy collaboration.

Bangladesh and India yesterday agreed to continue their joint endeavours to better the lives of their people as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held talks with her counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 4th Bimstec Summit.

The 4th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) kicks off at Kathmandu of Nepal under the theme “Towards Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable Bay of Bengal Region”.