Nepalese Ambassador in Dhaka to Bangladesh, Ghanashyam Bhandari, has highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between Nepal and Bangladesh, founded on shared cultural linkages, and underscored the crucial role of tourism in further strengthening bilateral ties.

He said this while addressing the B2B networking event, organised by the Embassy and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), in association with the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), on Thursday evening.

The event was held on the margins of the 13th Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair. The BTTF is being held in Dhaka from 30 October to 1 November 2025.

The ambassador urged travel and tour entrepreneurs to forge meaningful partnerships to enhance people-to-people bonds between the two countries.

Sunil Sharma, Head of the Public Relations & Publicity Department at the NTB, delivered a comprehensive presentation showcasing Nepal’s diverse tourism products.

Nepali folk cultural performances were presented during the event. Additionally, a raffle draw was held, offering prizes including exclusive holiday packages sponsored by participating tour and travel agencies of Nepal.

After the formal ceremony, B2B and networking sessions were held between travel and tour entrepreneurs from the two countries.

Travel agency representatives, tour operators, hoteliers, airline representatives, and key stakeholders from Bangladesh’s tourism and hospitality sectors participated in the event.

Nepal is participating in the BTTF 2025, represented by a 16-member delegation led by the NTB.

The delegation includes representatives from the NATTA, Nepali tour operators, travel agencies, and hoteliers.