The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) hosted a high-level delegation from the Bangladesh High Commission to discuss mutual cooperation, knowledge sharing and a framework for future regular contact between the two countries’ financial regulators. The talks focused on mechanisms to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance regulatory cooperation, with both sides agreeing to establish regular contact to sustain momentum on initiatives of mutual interest. The delegation was led by Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister) to the Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh, and included Mr. Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, and was received by SECP Chairperson Akif Saeed, Commissioner Abdul Rahman Warraich and senior management. SECP outlined recent regulatory reforms, including initiatives aimed at improving the ease of doing business, enhancing market transparency and promoting investor protection, while the Bangladesh side welcomed these efforts and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing financial sector cooperation, concluding with a pledge to deepen economic and financial ties.