DHAKA, June 24, 2018 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed a
stronger regional connectivity referring to Bangladesh steps to reopen closed
rail routes with India as newly appointed Nepalese ambassador called on her
at the PMO.
“During the call on the premier particularly reiterated Bangladesh’s
eagerness to strengthen connectivity with Nepal and Bhutan allowing them to
use our Syedpur airport for their goods shipment and transit,” PM’s press
secretary Ihsanul Karim told newsmen.
He said the premier told the envoy that her government strongly emphasised
implementation of Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) road infrastructure.
Karim said the prime minister expressed satisfaction over cordial and
traditional relation with Nepal and recalled the neighbouring country’s
support to Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War particularly by supplying weapons
and ammunitions to the Freedom Fighters.
Ambassador Dr Chop Lal Bhusal referred to Kathmandu’s very good and
cordial relations with Bangladesh and informed the premier about current
political situation of his country.
Bhusal said after passing a very bad time, Nepal now framed a federal and
inclusive constitution that installed a very strong and stable government
there.
The envoy said about 34 percent members in Nepalese parliament were women
and their representation in local government bodies 40 percent. About 3,000
Nepalese students are now studying in Bangladesh in various disciplines
including medical and engineering, he continued.
Bhusal expressed gratitude to Bangladesh for providing food and medical
support to Nepal after devastating earthquake in Katmandu in 2015.
The ambassador pointed out very high prospects between the two countries
to build up cooperation in power sector saying Nepal has potential of
producing 50,000 MW electricity. The two countries are now in dialogue for
cooperation in power sector, he said.
Sheikh Hasina invited Nepalese Prime Minister to visit Bangladesh at his
convenient time.
Principal Secretary Md. Nojibur Rahman was present during the meeting.