Nepal Is Calling: Visit, Explore, Experience
The Nepal Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board, organized a tourism promotion programme under the theme ‘Nepal Is Calling: Visit, Explore, Experience’ in Dhaka on Wednesday. The programme began with Business-to-Business (B2B) sessions between tour and travel agencies of Nepal and Bangladesh, giving the two sides an opportunity to explore packages, group travel and joint promotions.
The B2B sessions were followed by a formal programme attended by tour operators, travel agency representatives, and other key stakeholders from the tourism and hospitality sectors of both countries. Cultural performances showcasing the richness of Nepali culture were presented during the event. A raffle draw was also held, offering prizes that included air tickets sponsored by Himalaya Airlines and exclusive holiday packages sponsored by participating tour and travel agencies of Nepal.
Speaking on the occasion, Nepali Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari stressed tourism and people-to-people contacts as an important pillar of Nepal-Bangladesh relations. Underscoring geographical proximity, cultural similarities, as well as diverse tourism products of Nepal, he encouraged Bangladeshi travellers to visit, explore and experience Nepal.
He also highlighted the impact of the devastating flash floods of 26 August 2026, emphasizing the resilience of Nepal’s tourism industry and the ongoing efforts to further strengthen the sector. Chief Guest of the event, Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation of the Government of Bangladesh, Dr Nurun Nahar Chowdhury, underlined the importance of tourism cooperation and enhanced connectivity in deepening ties between the two countries.
She urged participating travel and tour entrepreneurs to expand business networks, forge stronger partnerships, develop joint tourism packages, and bring the peoples of the two countries closer. Likewise, Senior Manager at the Nepal Tourism Board, Santosh Kumar Ghimire, talked about Nepal’s diverse tourism offerings, spanning leisure, culture, spirituality, adventure and wellness, as well as MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) travel.
He presented Nepal as a year-round destination that is safe, hospitable and ready to welcome visitors. Deputy Chief of Mission Pratik Karki, President of the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) Mohammed Hanif, and Chair of the Asian Tourism Fair Mohiuddin Helal also spoke on the occasion.
It may be noted that the representatives of Nepal’s tour operators and travel agencies, led by the Nepal Tourism Board, are participating in the three-day 14th Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) being held in Dhaka from today.
