ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (WNP): A high-level delegation from the Bangladesh High Commission visited the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) headquarters on Tuesday to explore avenues for mutual cooperation, knowledge sharing, and sustained engagement between the two countries’ financial regulators.

The delegation was led by Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister) to the Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh, and included Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan. The visitors were received by SECP Chairperson Akif Saeed, Commissioner Abdul Rahman Warraich, and other senior officials of the Commission.

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral financial relations and enhance regulatory collaboration, emphasizing the need for transparent, stable, and investor-friendly financial systems in both countries.

The SECP team briefed the delegation on recent regulatory reforms aimed at improving ease of doing business, market transparency, and investor protection. The officials highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to promote capital market development and financial inclusion, aligning with international best practices.

Dr. Chowdhury appreciated the SECP’s progressive regulatory approach and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to advancing regional financial cooperation. He noted that closer collaboration between the two regulators would create opportunities for sustainable growth and shared prosperity.

The meeting concluded with a mutual pledge to maintain regular institutional contact, exchange expertise, and explore joint initiatives to further strengthen economic and financial linkages between Pakistan and Bangladesh.