Bangladesh participates in Nepal Trade Fair

Bangladesh has participated in a five-day trade fair in Nepal organised by the Nepal Chamber of Commerce.

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Thursday inaugurated the fair at the national exhibition hall of Kathmandu, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.

Around 50 Bangladeshi traders - mostly women entrepreneurs - representing various sectors - such as garments, ceramics, handicrafts, jute and leather products are participating in the fair.

Bangladesh has been designated as the country partner in this event, which is the first-ever international fair being organized in Nepal after the Covid-19 pandemic, said the ministry.

Bangladesh's participation is coordinated by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and the Bangladesh Embassy in Nepal in association with the SME Foundation of Bangladesh. 

Presided over by Nepal Chamber of Commerce’s President Rajendra Malla, and Ambassador of Bangladesh to Nepal Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury attended the inaugural programme as the special guest.