The Embassy and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) jointly organized a โNepal-Bangladesh Tourism Meetโ under the theme โ๐๐ฆ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ญ๐บ ๐๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ข๐ญ: ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ช๐ง๐ฆ๐ต๐ช๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐น๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ๐ดโ in Dhaka yesterday.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Mr. Ghanshyam Bhandari underscored Nepalโs growing appeal among Bangladeshi travellers, highlighting its unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and adventure opportunities.
Dubbing tourism and people-to-people exchanges between Nepal and Bangladesh as a celebration of shared heritage and friendship, he 
and further contribute to strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
According to Press Release issued by the Nepal Embassy, Mr. Rohini Prasad Khanal, Officiating Director at the NTB, delivered a comprehensive presentation showcasing Nepalโs diverse tourism products and activities โ from thrilling adventures such as trekking, mountaineering, paragliding, and bungee jumping, to serene experiences like spiritual retreat and wellness escape, as well as emerging sectors such as medical tourism.
He stressed that Nepal invited Bangladeshi people not just to visit, but to truly feel and connect, and to return home with stories that last a lifetime.
Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism of Bangladesh Mr. AKM Moniruzzaman underlined the role of travel and tourism in consolidating Nepal-Bangladesh relations.
He emphasized the need to develop joint tourism packages positioning the two countries as complementary travel destinations to regional and international travelers alike.
In her welcome remarks, Deputy Chief of Mission Ms. Lalita Silwal noted that the event reflected Nepalโs firm commitment to deepening tourism cooperation with Bangladesh and helping unlock the full potential of the sector.
Bangladeshi mountaineer Mr. Ikramul Hassan Shakil shared the inspiring story of his recent 1372 KM โSea to Summitโ journey, which culminated in his successful ascent of Mt. Everest on 19 May 2025.
President of the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) Mr. Abdus Salam Aref and Chairman of Asian Tourism Fair Mr. Mohiuddin Helal also spoke on the occasion.
Nepali folk cultural performances were presented during the event. Additionally, a raffle draw was held, offering prizes including round-trip air tickets for the DhakaโKathmandu sector sponsored by Himalaya Airlines and Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and exclusive holiday packages sponsored by participating tour and travel agencies of Nepal.
Prior to the formal ceremony, B2B and networking sessions were held between travel and tour entrepreneurs from the two countries.
The visiting delegation from Nepal included officials of the NTB and representatives of 13 travel and tour companies. The programme was attended by over 150 participants, including government officials, travel agency representatives, tour operators, hoteliers, airline representatives, and key stakeholders from Bangladeshโs tourism and hospitality sectors.
