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Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), Indra Mani Pandey, speaks with reporters at The Bimstec's headquarters on 21 July 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Comparison between Bimstec, Saarc 'misleading', hurts Bimstec's interests: Secretary general

Bimstec is poised to emerge as a leading regional organisation in the Indo-Pacific, noting that the regional grouping has made significant institutional progress since its establishment in 1997, he...

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Bimstec adopts action plan to tackle illicit financial flows

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Connectivity must remain flagship of regional ambition: Shama Obaed

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New principles to strengthen safety during maritime engagements: Bimstec

NSA Ajit Doval is chairing the 5th meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs in New Delhi. Photo: UNB

Poised to combat new, emerging threats together, says Ajit Doval seeking solutions through discussions

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Bimstec security chiefs endorse maritime law enforcement principles

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PM's defense adviser holds meeting with Indian NSA on sidelines of Bimstec meet

Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) Indra Mani Pandey talks with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 7 July 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh ready to host Bimstec sectoral meetings: Shama Obaed

Participants pose for a photo at the seminar titled "Rebuilding Trust, Renewing Regional Integration: Pathways for Revitalising Saarc" on 6 July 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Moving beyond why Saarc failed, let's ask what must be done next: Tariq Karim

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam speaks at a seminar as the chief guest, 6 July 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Dhaka doesn't need to choose between Saarc, Bimstec: Shama Obaed

Bimstec poised to emerge as dynamic, successful platform for forging regional cooperation: SG

Bimstec poised to emerge as dynamic, successful platform for forging regional cooperation: SG

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Bimstec youth leadership programme inaugurated in Bengaluru to strengthen regional cooperation

Bimstec Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey addressed multiple high-level sessions during the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. Photo: Bimstec

Bimstec stresses partnerships to protect ecosystems in Himalayas, Bay of Bengal