Over the past two decades, the member countries of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)—namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—have experienced significant socio-economic transformations. These changes are evident across various indicators, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Human Development Index (HDI), and trade balances.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth:

Bangladesh:  

Bhutan:  

India:  

Myanmar:  

Nepal:  

Sri Lanka:  

Thailand:  

Human Development Index (HDI) Progress:

Bangladesh:  

Bhutan:  

India:  

Myanmar:  

Nepal:  

Sri Lanka:  

Thailand:  

Trade Balances:

Bangladesh:  

Bhutan:  

India:  

Myanmar:  

Nepal:  

Sri Lanka:  

Thailand:  

Analysis:

       

*Note: The figures presented are approximate and based on available data up to 2020. For precise and updated statistics, consulting official national and international economic reports is recommended.*