Which country is not part of ASEAN

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN has 10 members which are Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Philippines Brunei Cambodia Vietnam Laos and Myanmar. Bangladesh is not part of ASEAN since it belongs to South Asia and is a member of SAARC instead. ASEAN works to improve regional security economic integration and cultural cooperation. It was founded in 1967 and has become one of the most successful regional organizations. Knowing the difference between ASEAN and SAARC membership is often asked in exams to test understanding of international groups. The correct answer is option D Bangladesh which is not in ASEAN.