Bangladesh and Myanmar discussed expanding commerce, reopening border trade and advancing Rohingya repatriation at a meeting in Dhaka on 2 August.
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir met Myanmar Ambassador Kyaw Soe Moe at the Commerce Ministry.
Their talks covered broader imports and exports, transport, investment and cross-border connectivity.
Liquefied natural gas imports were also among the subjects discussed.
The ambassador expressed interest in increasing trade and said resuming border trade could benefit businesses and residents in both countries.
He said a limited initial reopening of border trade could be considered.
Potential trade items raised in the meeting included agricultural and fish products, rice, medicines and frozen food.
Both sides also emphasized stronger business-to-business contacts.
Muktadir said Bangladesh seeks stronger relations with neighbouring countries based on mutual respect, trust and economic cooperation.
He said matters involving trade, transport, investment and border links would be reviewed through inter-ministerial coordination.
Bangladesh stressed the need for conditions enabling the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Rohingya people who have taken shelter in the country, along with visible progress on repatriation.
The ambassador said Myanmar was verifying received repatriation lists and would seek to move the process forward when security conditions were favourable.
The meeting also considered direct maritime and shipping connections, with both sides saying a related agreement could reduce transport costs and travel time if finalised.
They agreed in principle to hold institutional discussions and joint-committee meetings regularly, and discussed hosting the next joint meeting in Bangladesh.
No timeline, trade target, signed maritime agreement or date for repatriation was announced.