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The South Asian Growth Quadrangle (SAGQ) was established in May 1996, responding to the rising economic interdependence seen in growth triangles across Asia. The SAGQ embodies the collaborative efforts of Nepal, Bhutan, northeastern India, and Bangladesh, driven by a desire to address the often-overlooked concerns of nations in the eastern subcontinent. A pivotal Malé summit a year later reaffirmed the commitment of these nations to coordinate strategies tailored to their unique requirements, focusing particularly on the socio-economic dynamics of the northeastern subregion. This cooperation aims to boost intra-regional trade, investment, tourism, communication, and management of energy resources, underlining the importance of synchronized efforts to influence economic growth positively....