Dhaka, March 29 -- Bangladesh and Bhutan have signed three new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance mutual cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

The two friendly South Asian countries also agreed to enhance cooperation in the areas of trade and commerce, connectivity, power, agriculture, education, culture, people to people contact etc.

The MoUs are: Establishment of a Special Economic Zone in Kurigram, Setting up a Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit in Thimphu, and technical cooperation on consumer rights. Another MoU on cultural exchange was renewed.

The Bhutanese King and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina witnessed the MoUs signing held at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Besides, Bangladesh offered to in...