The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu on Saturday hosted a modest gathering of medical professionals titled “Meet and Greet with the Ambassador”, bringing together Nepali doctors who completed their medical education in Bangladesh.

The event aimed to facilitate the formation of a broader alumni platform for doctors and professionals to promote mutual collaboration, with coordination and support from the Bangladesh Embassy.

The Bangladesh Ambassador attended the programme and interacted with the distinguished doctors.

In his welcome remarks, the Ambassador highlighted the long-standing friendly relations between Bangladesh and Nepal, rooted in shared history, culture, education and strong people-to-people ties.

Recalling the significant contribution of medical professionals to Nepali society and the economy, he underscored the importance of building an organised alumni community to serve as a bridge between the two countries. He noted that the full potential of such a network remains largely untapped.

Describing the event as a preparatory step towards the formation of a proposed alumni association, the Ambassador said the platform could foster interaction, networking, communication and collaboration, thereby strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Around 80 doctors and medical practitioners, including senior and young professionals ranging from graduates of the 1970s to the class of 2025, attended the meeting. Participants shared their academic, professional and cultural experiences in Bangladesh and offered constructive ideas and suggestions regarding the proposed alumni association, reflecting strong enthusiasm and a deep sense of connection with the country.

The Ambassador and embassy officials noted the views and suggestions shared by the participants.

The programme concluded with a dinner, where guests were served traditional Bangladeshi cuisine.

The Embassy expressed its appreciation to all participants for their active engagement and reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening Bangladesh–Nepal relations through enhanced people-to-people contact and academic cooperation.