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Which city is the Headquarter of ‘BIMSTEC’?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. New Delhi
  2. Colombo
  3. Dhaka
  4. Jakarta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dhaka

Explanation: The headquarters of BIMSTEC is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ BIMSTEC = Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. ▪️ Founded in 1997. ▪️ Member countries: India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand. ▪️ Promotes regional cooperation in South and Southeast Asia. ▪️ Focus areas include trade, connectivity, energy, security, and culture. ▪️ India plays a major role as a founding member. ▪️ Headquarters permanently established in Dhaka in 2014. ▪️ Acts as a bridge between South Asia and Southeast Asia.