Dhaka, Kathmandu explore new horizons through partnership

He talked about the value chain that connects increased trade and market access, connectivity, investment in joint ventures in energy and tourism across the shared region adding the mutual possibilities of Bangladesh's sea ports for Nepali goods and leveraging Nepal's hydroelectricity potential.

The Ambassador, who visited the office of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) upon official invitation by the organisation, emphasised the historic close connections between the two countries – Bangladesh and Nepal.

He stressed the importance of increasing collaboration in various sectors including agriculture, industries and services particularly, food production, agri-business, fish processing and food security.

The Ambassador held a ‘productive’ meeting with the members of the organisation led by the Chamber's Chairman Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal in the Chamber office.

The NCC is the oldest chamber in Nepal, recently celebrating 75 years of activities in facilitating trade and commerce, said the Bangladesh Embassy in Nepal.

The NCC Chairman warmly welcomed the Ambassador and briefed about the organisation’s activities, initiatives and works.

He highlighted key issues concerning the existing trade dynamics, particularly addressing the trade deficit currently favouring Bangladesh.

The meeting focused on exploring avenues to enhance and strengthen bilateral trade figure between Nepal and Bangladesh.

Discussions centered on how both countries could facilities to reduce this imbalance and change the trade figures by addressing the existing impediments to the trade.

The Chairman expressed optimism regarding the potentials of regional organizations like SAARC, BBIN, and BIMSTEC, underlining that improved regional cooperation and People to People (P2P) connectivity would benefit both the nations and the region significantly.

The Ambassador reassured the delegation that the Embassy is committed to acting as a bridge for the business communities of both countries and pledged to advocate vigorously for policies and actions that help improve and increase the bilateral trade relations strengthening economic collaboration.

In the meeting, First Secretary (Trade Promotion and Culture) was also present.

Meanwhile, the Ambassador congratulated Arifur Rahman Ujjal for completing three different trekking routes — the Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu Circuit, and Everest Base Camp — in the Himalayan region in a single expedition by bicycle.

He is the first person to complete these three distinct and challenging routes together by bicycle, reports UNB. 

During this courageous and adventurous journey, he cycled more than 820 kilometers through the mountains.