Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan agreed to strengthen bilateral and regional cooperation across key sectors including trade, agriculture, information technology, food, energy and connectivity, following the 9th Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting held in Dhaka on Monday, the first in two decades.

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed led the Bangladesh delegation, while the Pakistani side was headed by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik.

The last JEC meeting between the two countries took place in 2005.

Describing the Dhaka meeting as 'remarkable and successful', Dr Salehuddin said the discussions focused on areas that would benefit the people of both nations.

"Our cooperation should not be limited to bilateral issues onl...