Kathmandu, Jan. 30
The Embassy of Nepal in
Dhaka, Bangladesh organised a programme on 'Trade and Investment Linkages
between Nepal and Bangladesh' on Wednesday evening.
Speaking at the
programme, Ambassador Ghanshyam Bhandari highlighted the growing economic
engagements between Nepal and Bangladesh and informed that progress is achieved
in sectors such as trade, connectivity, energy, and tourism, the Embassy
informed in a statement.
Referred to the
first-ever flow of 40 MW hydroelectricity from Nepal to Bangladesh, he
underscored that energy cooperation provides mutual benefits not only to the
two countries but also to the entire South Asia region. Ambassador Bhandari also
urged Bangladeshi business leaders to build synergetic partnerships with
Nepal’s business community and utilise investment opportunities available in
Nepal.
Chief Executive Officer
of Investment Board Nepal, Sushil Gyawali, informed the Bangladeshi
entrepreneurs about Nepal’s investment climate, opportunities, and priority
sectors.
He outlined Nepal’s
strategic initiatives to create a conducive environment to attract foreign
direct investment and elaborated on investment opportunities in priority
sectors such as energy, tourism, agriculture, information and communication
technology, urban infrastructure, health, manufacturing, and mines and
minerals.
Executive Member of
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Dr. Khandoker Azizul Islam,
expressed commitment to work together with Nepal to strengthen investment ties
in mutually beneficial areas.
Chairman of the National
Bank Ltd. and former president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Abdul Awal Mintoo, shared his perspectives on
doing business in Nepal and underlined the need to consolidate economic ties
between the two countries.
According to the Embassy,
the event brought together eminent business leaders of Bangladesh including
representatives of FBCCI and, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 31 January 2025.
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