KEY POINTS
- Bangladesh’s State Minister for Finance leads delegation to SECP
- Regulators from both countries agree on sustained collaboration, knowledge sharing
- Discussions centre on transparency, investor protection, and reform
- Visit reflects renewed momentum in Pakistan–Bangladesh economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh and Pakistan agreed on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation between their financial regulators and expand collaboration in the financial sector development.
This came during a meeting between a high-level Bangladeshi delegation and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in Islamabad.
The delegation, led by Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister) to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Finance, and High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan, met SECP Chairperson Akif Saeed, Commissioner Abdul Rahman Warraich, and senior management officials.
According to an SECP statement, both sides discussed mechanisms to enhance bilateral engagement, improve regulatory frameworks, and promote market transparency and investor protection.
The SECP briefed the visitors on Pakistan’s ongoing reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business and aligning with global regulatory standards.
Chowdhury praised Pakistan’s financial sector reforms and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to expanding cooperation in capital markets, financial technology, and regulation.
The two sides agreed to maintain regular contact to advance mutual initiatives supporting sustainable economic growth in the region.
