The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh, hosted a networking dinner this evening at the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel in honour of the prominent Nepali and Bangladeshi businessmen attending in the South Asia Trade Fair 2026.

The programme brings together distinguished Nepali business leaders, representatives of leading chamber bodies including FNCCI, NCC, NFTA, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, diplomats, and Bangladeshi exhibitors participating in the regional trade fair. A total of 24 Bangladeshi business enterprises are participating in the fair, showcasing Bangladesh’s growing export-oriented companies in manufacturing sectors including ready-made garments, handicrafts, jute and jute products etc.

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The event commenced with an introductory session and remarks from prominent Nepali business representatives. H. E. Md. Shafiqur Rahman, Bangladesh envoy to Nepal, addressed the gathering and underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and business connectivity between Bangladesh and Nepal.

In his remarks, the Ambassador highlighted Bangladesh’s emergence as Asia's prominent competitive manufacturing and export hubs, particularly in ready-made garments, jute and jute products, pharmaceuticals, leather goods, textiles, and other diversified sectors. He also shed light on the untapped potential for expanding Bangladesh–Nepal economic cooperation in areas such as agro-processing, energy, pharmaceuticals, tourism, ICT, frozen fish, sea food items etc. The Ambassador noted that improving regional connectivity and trade facilitation measures, including the use of land ports such as Banglabandha, are contributing to smoother trade flows and creating new opportunities for businesses in both countries.He also expressed the readiness of the Embassy to extend possible support to the businesspersons of both the countries.

An interactive business networking session followed the opening remarks, which was a key component of the programme that provided a valuable platform for meaningful engagement among entrepreneurs and stakeholders from Bangladesh and Nepal. Participants exchanged views on expanding bilateral trade, promoting investment partnerships, and exploring new avenues for regional economic cooperation.

The evening concluded with a dinner and networking session, further encouraging dialogue, collaboration, and partnership development among participating business communities.

Earlier in the afternoon, the Embassy organized a business-to-business (B2B) between renowned Nepali entrepreneurs and business leaders and the representatives from Bangladeshi enterprises attendeding in the South Asia Trade Fair 2026 in Kathmandu. The meeting was organized at the Embassy; the meeting provided an important platform for connecting, networking, engaging in business talks, and exploring new avenues of business, trade, and investment cooperation between Bangladesh and Nepal.