[🇧🇩] Economic, Water management and Political relations between Bangladesh and Nepal.

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Date of Event: May 11, 2025

Source : https://www.newagebd.net/post/trade-commerce/264550/nepal-eyes-deeper-trade-with-bangladesh-envoy Short Summary: Discussion on entire gamut of bilateral relation with Nepal.

Nepal eyes deeper trade with Bangladesh: envoy
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 10 May, 2025, 23:21

Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari has called for stronger partnership between Bangladeshi and Nepali businesses to boost cooperation in trade, tourism, energy, and connectivity.

He made the call when addressing a programme on ‘Nepal-Bangladesh Cooperation: Dynamics of Trade, Tourism, and Connectivity’ held in Khulna on Friday, a press release of Nepalese embassy said here today.

The envoy said Bangladesh-Nepal economic cooperation is gaining momentum, particularly following recent energy trade breakthroughs and rising tourism exchanges.

The ambassador urged local business leaders to actively engage with their Nepali counterparts to unlock the untapped potential between the two countries in the area of economy.

Organized by the Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka, the event brought together representatives from various chambers of commerce and industry, travel and tour operators, and members of the media.

Second secretary of the Nepalese embassy Yojana Bamjan delivered a presentation outlining key areas of bilateral collaboration.

The presentation was followed by an interactive session where participants raised questions and shared insights.

Police commissioner of Khulna Md Zulfikar Ali Haider, additional divisional commissioner Debprosad Paul, and Khulna Chamber administrator Nurul Hai Mohammad Anas also spoke on the occasion.

Earlier in the day, ambassador Bhandari attended a children’s art competition and a drama exhibition titled Sundarboner Kothokata at Khulna District Shilpakala Academy, marking Khulna Day-2025.

Speaking on the occasion, he emphasized on promoting the age-old cultural and civilizational ties between Bangladesh and Nepal. He encouraged young artists to continue nourishing their creativity to strengthen people-to-people connections between the two nations.​

 

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Yunus urges economic, hydropower ties with Nepal

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called for an integrated economic strategy among Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Seven North Eastern States of India, emphasising the potential of cross-border collaboration in hydropower, healthcare, and road connectivity...

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Yunus urges economic, hydropower ties with Nepal
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 12 May, 2025, 23:12

Professor Muhammad Yunus. | UNB file photo

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called for an integrated economic strategy among Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Seven North Eastern States of India, emphasising the potential of cross-border collaboration in hydropower, healthcare, and road connectivity.

He made the call when the visiting deputy speaker of the house of representatives of the Federal Parliament of Nepal Indira Rana called on him at his office in Dhaka.

During the meeting, the chief adviser stressed the urgency of fostering regional cooperation through shared infrastructure and energy initiatives.

‘There should be an integrated economic plan for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and the Seven Sisters,’ he said, referring to the northeastern states of India. ‘We have more to gain together than apart.’

The meeting also focused on strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and Nepal especially in hydropower sector.

Referring to the Bangladesh-Nepal-India Tripartite Power Sales Agreement, signed last October to import 40MW hydropower from Nepal to Bangladesh using the Indian grid, both sides emphasised the importance on having more hydropower initiatives in a larger scale.

Professor Yunus also reiterated Bangladesh’s commitment to expanding healthcare access across the region.

‘Our forthcoming 1,000-bed hospital in Rangpur will be opened for patients from Nepal and Bhutan as well. We believe in regional health security and shared prosperity,’ he added.

Deputy speaker Indira Rana conveyed chief adviser the Nepal’s interest in deepening bilateral ties across sectors.

‘All our parliamentarians are eager to work closely with Bangladesh…We’re serious about strengthening our economic partnership and boosting people-to-people contact,’ Indira said.

She highlighted the significant presence of Nepali students in Bangladesh, noting that over 2,700 were then studying in Bangladeshi institutions, primarily in medical colleges.

She praised the quality of education and called for more educational exchanges and academic cooperation between the two South-East Asian nations.

Besides, the two sides also discussed enhancing physical connectivity. The chief adviser noted that improving direct road links with Nepal would significantly lower trade costs and ease the movement of people and goods across the region.

Among others, Ghanshyam Bhandari, ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh, Lamiya Morshed, SDG coordinator to the chief adviser and Ishrat Jahan, director general at the ministry of foreign affairs were present.​

 

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Bangladesh resumes importing electricity from Nepal

Bangladesh has resumed importing electricity from Nepal through India's grid line, following a multilateral agreement that also involves India. Zahurul Islam, a member (generation) of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), confirmed that the electricity supply from Nepal began on Sunday, r

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Bangladesh resumes importing electricity from Nepal

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Jun 15, 2025 22:20
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Jun 15, 2025 22:20

Bangladesh has resumed importing electricity from Nepal through India's grid line, following a multilateral agreement that also involves India.

Zahurul Islam, a member (generation) of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), confirmed that the electricity supply from Nepal began on Sunday, reports bdnews24.com.

“We have started receiving 38MW of electricity from Nepal. According to the agreement, Nepal will supply electricity to Bangladesh for six months, until the 15th of November,” he said.

Last year, on Jun 11, the Awami League government approved a proposal to directly import electricity from Nepal.

At the time, the cost, including Indian transmission charges, was set at 6.4 cents per unit, roughly Tk 7.50, which is lower than Bangladesh’s current average production cost, exceeding Tk 11 per unit.

Once the interim government took office, a tripartite agreement was signed in Kathmandu in October to import 40MW of electricity. The BPDB signed the agreement with Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and India’s NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN).

Following that agreement, Nepal supplied electricity to Bangladesh for a few days in November. It was later halted during the dry season.

As per the agreement, Nepal will resume supplying power to Bangladesh from Jun 15 to Nov 15.

Efforts to import Nepali hydropower had been under way for nearly six years under the Awami League government, starting in 2018. Although Nepal agreed to the agreement that year, the process was delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles and conditions set by India. The agreement was signed in November.​