Chattogram: The Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka organized the Nepal-Bangladesh Tourism Meet in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board under the theme of enhancing tourism ties between the two countries. The event took place in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on Wednesday evening.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Nepal’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari, emphasized the crucial role of tourism and people-to-people connections in strengthening Nepal-Bangladesh relations. He called for greater efforts to connect the heights of the Himalayas with the depths of the Bay of Bengal.
Ambassador Bhandari highlighted Nepal’s efforts to improve tourism infrastructure and recognized the contributions of travel and tour entrepreneurs in promoting Nepal as a preferred tourist destination. Rohini Prasad Khanal, Officiating Director of the Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department at the Nepal Tourism Board, urged Bangladeshi travel agents and tour operators to bolster tourism linkages between the two countries.
Khanal also presented Nepal’s tourism products and potential, expressing optimism about an increased flow of Bangladeshi tourists to Nepal. Additionally, Mt. Everest summiteer Babar Ali shared his experiences in Nepal, including his successful summit of the world’s tallest peak in 2024 and his recent ascent of Mt. Annapurna.
The Presidents of the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh and the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh in Chattogram spoke at the event, highlighting strong tourism cooperation and growing business ties between Nepal and Bangladesh. Nepali students studying in Chattogram showcased Nepali folk cultural performances, adding a cultural dimension to the event.