Khulna: Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari has called for a stronger partnership between Bangladeshi and Nepali businesses to boost cooperation in trade, tourism, energy, and connectivity. He made the call while addressing a programme on 'Nepal-Bangladesh Cooperation: Dynamics of Trade, Tourism, and Connectivity' held in Khulna, a press release of the Nepalese embassy said today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the envoy highlighted the growing momentum in Bangladesh-Nepal economic cooperation, particularly after recent breakthroughs in energy trade and increasing tourism exchanges. Ambassador Bhandari urged local business leaders to actively engage with their Nepali counterparts to unlock the untapped potential in the economic sectors between the two countries.
The event, organized by the Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka, saw participation from representatives of various chambers of commerce and industry, travel and tour operators, and members of the media. Second Secretary of the Nepalese Embassy Yojana Bamjan delivered a presentation outlining key areas of bilateral collaboration, followed by an interactive session where participants raised questions and shared insights.
Key figures such as Police Commissioner of Khulna Md. Zulfikar Ali Haider, Additional Divisional Commissioner Debprosad Paul, and Khulna Chamber Administrator Nurul Hai Mohammad Anas also addressed the occasion. Earlier in the day, Ambassador Bhandari attended a children's art competition and a drama exhibition titled Sundarboner Kothokata at Khulna District Shilpakala Academy, marking Khulna Day-2025. During the event, he emphasized promoting cultural and civilizational ties between Bangladesh and Nepal and encouraged young artists to continue nourishing their creativity to strengthen people-to-people connections.