PM for joint tourism packages with Nepal

Newly appointed Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Hari Kumar Shrestha calls on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office in the city yesterday. Photo : PMO

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday proposed joint tourism packages by Bangladesh and Nepal for the promotion of tourism sector in the two countries as well as in the region.
The proposal came when the newly appointed Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Hari Kumar Shrestha called on the prime minister at her office.
Briefing newsmen after the meeting, PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad said the premier told the ambassador that Bangladesh attaches maximum importance on cordial relations with all its neighbours, including Nepal.
Laying emphasis on regional connectivity for the overall development of the region, Hasina said Bangladesh is ready to offer transit facilities to Nepalese goods through Chittagong and Mongla ports.
She mentioned the signing of a Standard Operating Procedure with India to allow Nepalese vehicles to enter up to 200 metres from zero point at Banglabandha inside Bangladesh territory.
Hasina also put emphasis on more cooperation in hydro-electricity sector, including joint implementation of Sapt-Koshi dam, which is expected to generate 3,500MW of electricity.
The Nepalese envoy praised the leadership of Hasina in various regional and international forums.
He also conveyed to the premier the invitation of Nepalese prime minister to visit the country at her convenience.
Ambassador at-large M Ziauddin was present during the meeting.