Stronger connectivity vital to boosting Dhaka-Kathmandu ties
Unveiling Visit Nepal Year 2020 Campaign launched
UNB, Dhaka
Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujon has laid emphasis on enhanced road and railway connectivity in the region saying a stronger network will be instrumental to boost relations between Bangladesh and Nepal.
Expressing satisfaction over the current excellent bilateral relations with Nepal, the Railways Minister highlighted the need for working together to tap the potential areas of bilateral cooperation in the areas of tourism, trade and connectivity.
He was addressing a function titled Unveiling Visit Nepal Year 2020 Campaign marking the start of Visit Nepal Year 2020 at the Embassy of Nepal on Tuesday night as the chief guest.
Three renowned personalities of Bangladesh - two time-Mt. Everest Summiteer MA Mohit, popular singer Mehreen Bhuiyan Mahmud and popular actor Zahid Hassan were appointed Goodwill Ambassadors for the Visit Nepal Year 2020.
Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal Kedar Bahadur Adhikari attended the function as special guest.
Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh Dr Banshidhar Mishra, Deputy Chief of Mission Dhan Bahadur Oli and Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (Toab) President Md Rafeuzzaman were, among others, present.
Secretary Kedar Bahadur highlighted various aspects of Nepali tourism sector and invited all Bangladeshi friends to visit Nepal and have a lifetime experience of its beauty and hospitality.
Ambassador Dr Banshidhar described Nepal as an all-season tourism destination offering various attractions to the visitors, including adventure, cultural and spiritual experiences and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism.
People from different walks of life, including senior government officials, tourism sector officials, business houses, journalists, social workers, renowned celebrities and members of diplomatic communities in Dhaka were present.
The embassy also organised a photo show providing glimpses of beauty of Nepal and offered an opportunity to experience Nepal through Nepali food and cultural programmes.
The embassy launched a tourism blog as a platform
for the travellers to Nepal to share their stories and experiences.
At the beginning, Nepali students in Bangladesh welcomed the guests in various traditional attires. They also showcased cultural dances.
The embassy has designed similar programmes in various cities of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet and Rajshahi, Coxs Bazar, Rangpur where the Goodwill Ambassadors will share
their experiences of Nepal and its beauty and authenticity as a regional tourism destination.
