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Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari on Thursday highlighted the resilience of Nepal’s tourism industry in the wake of recent flash floods in Nepal. Speaking as a special guest at the inaugural ceremony of the 13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF), being held in Dhaka from September 17-19, Ambassador Bhandari emphasised that Nepal is open to tourists. He said Nepal’s tourism industry remains largely operational and encouraged visitors to continue travelling to Nepal. The Ambassador also stressed the importance of strengthening tourism cooperation and promoting greater people-to-people exchanges between Bangladesh and Nepal. A 10-member delegation comprising representatives from Nepali tour operators and travel agencies is participating in the 13th ATF. The three-day 13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF) 2026, showcasing travel and tourism offerings from home and abroad, began in Dhaka on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).

Bangladesh on Sunday offered Nepal to use its both Mongla and Paira ports. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made the offer when Nepalese Ambassador Dr Banshidhar Mishra met her at her official residence Ganobhaban. PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting. The Prime Minister said Bangladesh is developing Syedpur Airport as a regional one and Nepal can use that airport. READ: Don’t waste food as crisis looms over many countries: Hasina     She recalled with gratitude Nepal's support during Bangladesh’s Liberation War. The Nepalese envoy sought cooperation from Bangladesh for the development of their agriculture sector. He also praised Bangladesh’s overall development saying that they are moved by its economic development. The envoy thanked the Prime Minister as Nepal always gets Bangladesh beside them during their needs and recalled its medical assistance after a massive earthquake hit their country. He thanked the Prime Minister on behalf of his country's President and Prime Minister as she sent Haribhanga mango as a gift. READ: Hasina calls for hunting down culprits of Cumilla incident Ambassador-at-Large Mohammad Ziauddin and Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus were present at the meeting.