The sixth meeting of Bangladesh-Myanmar Joint Commission for economic cooperation will begin today to establish better connectivity and boost bilateral trade between the two next-door neighbours.

Deputy Minister for Commerce Dr Pwint San will lead the Myanmar side while Bangladesh Commerce Secretary Mahbub Ahmed the home side to the meeting to be held at Hotel Purbani in the capital, an official at the commerce ministry told the news agency.

He said the meeting, set to start at 10:00am, will focus on enhancing economic cooperation and establishing regional connectivity.