The outgoing Bhutanese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Rinchen Kuentsyl, paid a farewell call to Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Foreign Ministry in Dhaka. Photo: MoFA

DHAKA, Feb 12, 2025 (BSS) – Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said there is significant potential for further collaboration with Bhutan particularly in the areas of power and trade.

He made the remarks when outgoing Bhutanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Rinchen Kuentsyl paid a 
farewell call on him at foreign ministry here, said a ministry’s press release. 
         
During the meeting, Foreign Affairs Adviser noted that Bangladesh and Bhutan enjoy excellent 
bilateral relations. 

The adviser also mentioned that Bhutan was the first country to recognize Bangladesh and Bhutan holds a special place in the hearts of Bangladeshi people.

Ambassador Kuentsyl emphasized that Bangladesh is a steadfast partner of Bhutan in the region and expressed confidence that the collaboration will continue to strengthen in the future. 
 
The importance of having extensive regional cooperation through SAARC and BIMSTEC for the greater benefit of the people of the region was discussed.