Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh Dr. Banshidhar Mishra paid a farewell call on the Foreign Minister Dr. A K Abdul Momen at Foreign Service Academy.
Dr. Momen mentioned excellent bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Nepal. He also stressed on early implementation of the BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement for regional connectivity, cooperation between Bangladesh and Nepal in the area of hydropower energy, and collaboration in trade and commerce for mutual benefit.
The Ambassador of Nepal expressed gratitude to the Foreign Minister for the support extended to him during his tenure. He requested the Bangladesh Government to simplification of the visa regime for increasing people-to-people contact. He also underscored the necessity of enhanced trade and commerce between the two countries through the early conclusion of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). The call on ended with pledges of future collaboration from both sides.
Dr. Banshidhar Mishra presented his credentials to the President of Bangladesh in September 2019 as Ambassador of Nepal. He is scheduled to depart on 21 October 2021 upon completion of his tour of duty.