Kathmandu: The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh, hosted a networking dinner this evening at the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel in honour of the prominent Nepali and Bangladeshi businessmen attending the South Asia Trade Fair 2026.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the programme brought together distinguished Nepali business leaders, representatives of leading chamber bodies including FNCCI, NCC, NFTA, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, diplomats, and Bangladeshi exhibitors participating in the regional trade fair. A total of 24 Bangladeshi business enterprises are participating in the fair, showcasing Bangladesh’s growing export-oriented companies in manufacturing sectors including ready-made garments, handicrafts, and jute products.
The event commenced with an introductory session and remarks from prominent Nepali business representatives. H. E. Md. Shafiqur Rahman, Bangladesh envoy to Nepal, addressed the gathering and underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and business connectivity between Bangladesh and Nepal.
In his remarks, the Ambassador highlighted Bangladesh’s emergence as Asia’s prominent competitive manufacturing and export hub, particularly in ready-made garments, jute products, pharmaceuticals, leather goods, and textiles. He also shed light on the untapped potential for expanding Bangladesh-Nepal economic cooperation in areas such as agro-processing, energy, pharmaceuticals, tourism, ICT, and seafood items. The Ambassador noted that improving regional connectivity and trade facilitation measures, including the use of land ports such as Banglabandha, are contributing to smoother trade flows and creating new opportunities for businesses in both countries. He also expressed the readiness of the Embassy to extend support to the businesspersons of both countries.
An interactive business networking session followed the opening remarks, providing a valuable platform for meaningful engagement among entrepreneurs and stakeholders from Bangladesh and Nepal. Participants exchanged views on expanding bilateral trade, promoting investment partnerships, and exploring new avenues for regional economic cooperation.
The evening concluded with a dinner and networking session, further encouraging dialogue, collaboration, and partnership development among participating business communities.
Earlier in the afternoon, the Embassy organized a business-to-business (B2B) meeting between renowned Nepali entrepreneurs and business leaders and representatives from Bangladeshi enterprises attending the South Asia Trade Fair 2026 in Kathmandu. The meeting provided an important platform for connecting, networking, engaging in business talks, and exploring new avenues of business, trade, and investment cooperation between Bangladesh and Nepal.
Source: United News of Bangladesh