DHAKA, Oct 3, 2023 (BSS) - 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.

The delegation would visit places like Bangladesh Agricultural Research
Council (BARC), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), SAARC Agriculture
Center (SAC), Bangladesh Seed Association (BSA) as well as various
agriculture projects in Bangladesh in next couple of days.

The delegation would depart Dhaka on October 7.