Dhaka: Nepal's Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma is arriving in Dhaka tonight to attend the funeral of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, representing the government and people of Nepal.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the visit reflects Nepal's respect for the late leader's contributions to strengthening Nepal-Bangladesh relations during her three tenures as prime minister, as stated in a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal.
During the visit, the Nepalese foreign minister will be accompanied by senior officials of Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is scheduled to return to Kathmandu on January 1, 2026, the release added.