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Embassy of Nepal, Dhaka

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Naturally Nepal Tourism and Cultural Evening in Dhaka 

To promote Nepal’s tourism and culture in Bangladesh, the Embassy of Nepal, Dhaka organised a Naturally Nepal Tourism and Cultural Evening at the International Conference Centre of Centre of Integrated Rural Development for Asia and Pacific (CIRDAP) on 4 May 2013.

H.E. Prof. Gowher Rizvi, International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister Bangladesh was the chief guest of the programme. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Rizvi underscored the need to strengthen the connectivity between Bangladesh and Nepal for increased trade and tourism between the two countries.

Welcoming the guests, Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh H.E. Mr. Hari Kumar Shrestha highlighted that picturesque natural beauty, ancient and historical monuments and rich cultural heritages make Nepal an attractive destination for visitors.  He underlined that tourism sector is the backbone of the national economy generating almost 14 percent of foreign currency earning and providing employment to thousands of people directly and indirectly. Tourism sector made an impressive 10 percent growth in 2012 and tourist arrival in Nepal from Asia-Pacific region made a 15 percent growth in the past year.

Ambassador Shrestha noted that ‘from the highest mountain to the longest beach in the world’, there tremendous potential exist between Nepal and Bangladesh for promotion of tourism and cultural cooperation. He also stressed that promotion of tourism and cultural cooperation play an important role to strengthen connectivity and enhance relations at people-to-people level.

The Nepali artists associated with Ali Mia Folk Academy, Pokhara presented various Nepali folk songs and dance to reflect Nepal’s diverse and rich cultural heritages. The programme commenced with the multimedia presentation entitled ‘Naturally Nepal”.

The cultural evening was attended by representatives of travel tour industries, travel writers, academia, media and members of diplomatic and consular corps.

 5 May 2013

Visa on Arrival (VOA) for Nepalese Nationals in Bangladesh

The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has decided to provide Visa on Arrival (VOA) for the Nepalese nationals visiting Bangladesh for the purpose of tourism on the basis of reciprocity arrangements. This arrangement of visa on arrival, for the purpose of tourism, would be free of charge for a period not exceeding 30 days.

The Government of Nepal has been providing on-arrival gratis visas to Bangladeshi nationals for a period of 30 days for their first visit to Nepal in a visa year.

The reciprocal arrangement of on-arrival tourist visas is expected to boost tourism between the two countries and enhance people-to-people contacts.

31 December 2012

Bangladesh Honours three Nepali Dignitaries by

“Friends of Liberation War Honour”

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Shri Daman Nath Dhungana and Nepali Congress Leaders and former Minister for Foreign Affairs Shri Chakra Prasad Bastola and former Minister of Education and Health  Shri Arjun Narsingha K.C. have been honoured by Bangladesh with the Friends of Liberation War Honour for their remarkable contribution to Bangladesh’s War of Liberation. The Honour was presented to them by Prime Minister H.E. Sheikh Hasina in a special ceremony held in Dhaka on 15 December 2012.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hosted a dinner in honour of the foreign guests or their representatives who came to Dhaka to receive the honour. They also graced the Victory Day Celebration held on 16 December 2012. To welcome the dignitaries from Nepal, Nepal’s Ambassador to Bangladesh H.E. Mr. Hari Kumar Shrestha hosted a reception in the Embassy.

Altogether 60 foreign dignitaries and two organizations from Australia, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, the UK and the USA were honoured by the Friends of Liberation War Honour.It was the fourth phase of the honour to recognise and honour Foreign Friends of Bangladesh for their outstanding contribution to Bangladesh’s liberation of 1971.

Earlier, in the second phase held in March 2012, Bangladesh had honoured Rt. Hon. President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav by “Bangladesh Liberation War Honour” and late Prime Minister Shri B.P. Koirala by “Friends of Liberation War Honour”.

In the third phase held in October 2012, Bangladesh honoured late Prime Minister Shri Girija Prasad Koirala by “Bangladesh Liberation war Honour. “

16 December 2012

Bangladesh Honours Late Prime Minister Shri Girija Prasad Koirala

Late Prime Minister Shri Girija Prasad Koirala was conferred by “Bangladesh Liberation War Honour” (posthumous) for his remarkable support and contribution to Bangladesh’s War of Liberation. The Honour was received by former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sujata Koirala in a special ceremony held in Dhaka on 20 October 2012. The Honour was jointly presented to her by President H.E. Mr. Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister H.E. Sheikh Hasina.

It was the third phase of the honour to recognise and honour Foreign Heads of State, politicians, philosophers, musicians, writers, intellectuals, eminent citizens and organizations for their outstanding contribution to Bangladesh’s liberation of 1971.

Altogether 61 eminent persons from Australia, India, Nepal, Sweden, the UK, the US, and Vietnam were conferred by the Honour of “Bangladesh Liberation War Honour” and “Friends of Liberation War Honour”.

In the second phase of the programme held earlier in March 2012, Bangladesh honoured Rt. Hon. President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav by “Bangladesh Liberation War Honour” and late Prime Minister Shri B.P. Koirala by “Friends of Liberation War Honour”.

21 October 2012

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Art works of Three Nepali Young Artists win Entry in South Asia Art Exhibition in Dhaka

Art works of three Nepali young artists have won entry in the South Asia Region Art Exhibition: “Imagining Our Future together” sponsored by the World Bank. Nepal’s young artists Prithivi Shrestha, Hitman Gurung and Koshal Hamal were among the 25 winners from among over 230 competitors from South Asia.

The first of the “Imagining Our Future Together” Exhibitions was opened by Mr. A.M.A. Muhith, Finance Minister of Bangladesh on 6 October 2012 at the National Arts Gallery, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka. The exhibition will remain in Bangladesh from 6-13 October 2012 befrore travelling to other countries of South Asia.

The World Bank has stated that the Exhibition is a creative endeavour by the young artists of South Asia to showcase the beauty, creativity and challenges of the region and to join together to develop a common vision of South Asia’s future.

 6 October 2012

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Two Nepalese Doctors win  Gold Medals

Dr.  Ananta Shrestha and Dr. Pramila Shakya, who completed post graduate studies from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, have been awarded by the prestigious Prime Minister Gold Medal - 2010. The medal was awarded by H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Hon. Prime Minister of Bangladesh in a special ceremony held at the Prime Minister’s Office on 3 October 2012.

Dr. Shrestha, who excelled in M.D examination in the Department of Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, is currently associated with Civil Services Hospital, Kathmandu.  Dr. Shakya received the award for her outstanding performance in the M.D. examination at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She is working at Kathmandu Model Hospital.

The medal is awarded to the outstanding students securing highest marks/grades in the Bachelors (Hons) Examination in each faculty of each of the public universities of Bangladesh. A total number of 83 meritorious students were awarded by the Prime Minister Gold medal -2010.

3 October 2012

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Visit of Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs to Dhaka

At the invitation Hon. Dr. Dipu Moni, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Hon. Narayan Kaji Shrestha ‘Prakash’, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs arrived in Dhaka  on 4 August 2012 to attend the two-day International Conference on “People’s Empowerment and Development” organized by the Government of Bangladesh from 5-6 august 2012.

The International conference is attended by high level delegations of 60 countries, including ministerial delegations from Bhutan, India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka from the SAARC member states and top officials of the UN and international organizations. The conference will focus on interlinked and mutually reinforcing elements essential for peace and empowerment such as eradicating poverty and hunger, reducing inequality, and accelerating social development.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the conference, Hon. Deputy Prime Minister underlined the need for concerted international efforts to create inclusive society that promotes harmony and peace and takes care of special needs of the ethnic minorities, indigenous tribes who have been historically excluded from the mainstream. He also stressed that peace, freedom, stability and development can be achieved by working together in true spirit of partnership. He further emphasized that ultimate goal of human society would be possible by filling the gaps between the haves and have nots, the developed and the underdeveloped and the powerful and the powerless. Hon. Deputy Prime Minister also led a panel discussion on the thematic topic on “Mitigating Deprivation. “

Hon. Deputy Prime Minister paid a courtesy call on H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh today afternoon at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence and exchanged views on matters of enhancing bilateral cooperation, including connectivity, trade and transit, tourism promotion and people-to –people contact.

On his arrival at the Dhaka International Airport, Hon. Deputy Prime Minister was received by H.E. Mr. Hari Kumar Shrestha and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. In the evening, Hon. Deputy Prime Minister attended a dinner hosted by the Ambassador in the Embassy residence, which was attended by a large number of Nepalese community in Dhaka. 

The other members of the Nepalese delegation consist of H.E. Mr. Hari Kumar Shrestha, Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh, Mr.Deepak Dhital, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other senior officials.

Dhaka

5 August 2012

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  MOU on the establishment of Bilateral Consultation Mechanism Between Nepal and Bangladesh

At the invitation of Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Mr. Mohammed Mijarul Quayes, Foreign Secretary Mr. Durga Prasad Bhattarai arrived in Dhaka on 30 July 2012 for a 3 day official visit of Bangladesh.

 During the visit, the Nepalese delegation and the Bangladeshi delegation held extensive discussions on entire gamut of bilateral relations. The talks covered to enhance bilateral cooperation in such areas as trade and investment, transit, connectivity, tourism and people-to-people contacts, education, hydro-power and water resources management. The two Foreign Secretaries also discussed on matters of common interests in regional forums such as SAARC and BIMSTC and in the UN. They also discussed issues relating to climate change, migration and issues of concern to LDCs of which Nepal is the current Chair.

The Foreign Secretaries of Nepal and Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Bilateral Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and Bangladesh on 31 July 2012 at the Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh.  The MoU envisages the establishment of a mechanism for regular consultations between the two Foreign Ministries to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries. As per the MoU, the Foreign Secretaries will meet annually to consult on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of common interest of both the countries. The first round of consultation will be held in Kathmandu in latter part of 2012.

 Foreign Secretary Mr. Bhattarai called on H.E. Ghulam Muhammed Quader , Minister of Commerce of Bangladesh at his office on 1 August 2012  and exchanged views on matters of expanding and diversifying bilateral trade between Nepal and Bangladesh.

The other members of the Nepalese delegation were comprised of H.E. Mr. Hari Kumar Shrestha, Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh, Mr. Kali Prasad Pokhrel, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Krishna Chandra Aryal, Counsellor of Embassy of Nepal Dhaka, Mr. Harihar K. Paudel, Section Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The members of Bangladeshi delegation were comprised of Director General (South Asia) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms Mashfree Binte Shams, Director General (SAARC and BIMSTEC) Mr. Sayed Masud Mahood Khundoker, Director of UN Division Mr. Iqbal Ahammed, Mr. Mohammad Jobayed Hosen, Assistant Secretary (South Asia).

Dhaka,1 August 2012

Notice on Tourist Visas to Nepal

It is to notify that as per the decision of the Government of Nepal, passport holders of SAARC member countries can obtain one month’s Multiple Entry Visa on Gratis basis within one visa year i.e. from January – December each year. Tourist visa  for foreign nationals other than SAARC countries and for second visit for nationals of SAARC countries in a visa year, visa fees are as follows:

It is hereby notified that the nationals of the following countries need prior approval of the concerned authorities in Nepal to obtain an entry/tourist visa to Nepal.:

 Visa applicants of the above mentioned countries are required to furnish  following Information  along with the visa application:

Notice on Submission of Application Forms for Higher Education in Bangladesh