Speaker for initiating Parliamentary Group on Bangladesh-Nepal relations
SS: Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury today put emphasis on initiating a Parliamentary Group on Bangladesh-Nepal relations to explore areas of cooperation in power, connectivity, tourism and agriculture.
She made the remark while a high-level parliamentary delegation from Nepal, led by Dr Arzu Rana, Chair of the Agriculture, Cooperatives, and Natural Resources Committee called on her at the Parliament, said a press release here.
The delegation is visiting Bangladesh to learn about Bangladesh’s success stories in Agriculture especially achieving self-sufficiency in food and see some agriculture projects in Bangladesh.
During the interaction, the speaker stressed early operationalization of the BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement for greater sub-regional connectivity. She hoped that once the construction of the Buddhist Monastery funded by Bangladesh government will be completed, it will boost the religious tourism. The delegation started their official programs in Bangladesh by paying their tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi-32, Dhaka. During the visit, they mentioned that Bangladesh is lucky to have such a charismatic leader like Bangabandhu. Following their visit to the memorial, the delegation met the Standing Committee on the Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh Parliament. The delegation was briefed about the tremendous success achieved in the agriculture sector of Bangladesh. Both sides stressed on sharing and exchange of the ideas and best practices in the agriculture sector. In the afternoon, the parliamentary delegation called on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam at the Ministry.
They discussed on various areas of cooperation to further strengthen the bilateral relations. The discussion focused on power, and connectivity, among others.
The visiting delegation appreciated the current government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for making phenomenal socio-economic progress during last 14 (fourteen) years. The delegation also called on Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, the Minister for Agriculture. The two sides emphasized on scientific expertise sharing and facilitating technology transfer for bolstering agricultural cooperation between the two nations.