The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), established in 1997, is a regional organization comprising seven member states—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—bordering or connected to the Bay of Bengal. As a bridge between South and Southeast Asia, BIMSTEC aims to foster regional integration through enhanced technical … Continue reading Assess the role of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) in promoting regional technical and economic cooperation. Analyze its contributions to trade facilitation, connectivity, energy collaboration, and capacity-building among member states. Discuss the challenges related to institutional efficiency, political commitment, and regional disparities that affect BIMSTEC’s effectiveness as a regional organization.