United News of Bangladesh

Bangladesh and Nepal on Monday discussed and exchanged views on bilateral issues of mutual interests in the existing areas, including business and trade, energy and power, stressing a robust engagement between the two countries. The two sides also explored new avenues of collaboration in the field of agriculture and food security, textiles, cooperation in education and research between the two governments and private sectors, promoting tourism and people-to-people contact and increased engagement between academia and think tanks. The issues were discussed when Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md Shafiqur Rahman called on Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal Dr Arzu Rana Deuba in the Foreign Ministry of Nepal. Tariff talks with US very "comprehensive”, says CA’s Deputy Press Secy  Welcoming the new Ambassador to Nepal, the Foreign Minister expressed the hope for a robust engagement between the two countries in the coming days, according to the Bangladesh Embassy in Nepal. The Ambassador, while expressing commitment to working hard to take forward the cooperation, sought the minister's cordial support. In response, the Foreign Minister assured him of full support while wishing him a successful tenure.

 

Touring Bangladesh National Women's Kabaddi team tasted the first victory in their 3rd match of the five- match Kabaddi Test Series beating hosts Nepal by 26-23 ,points at the Saatdobaato Taekwondo Hall in Lalitpur Tuesday afternoon. Bangladesh were  trailing by 10-15 points in the first half. AHF Cup Hockey: Bangladesh earn 3rd consecutive victory beating Thailand 2-1 Bangladesh made a frustrating start in the first ever five-match series after conceding 18-41 points defeat in the opening match and conceded 22-29 points defeat against in the 2nd  match. After  a recess on Wednesday, Bangladesh will play the remaining two matches on Thursday and Friday at the same venue.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday laid emphasis on signing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Nepal for their mutual benefits.