Nepal’s Parliament Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has called for closer parliamentary cooperation with Bangladesh, signalling renewed interest in strengthening institutional links between the two South Asian neighbours.
The remarks came during a courtesy meeting in Kathmandu with Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Nepal Md Shafiqur Rahman, where both sides discussed ways to deepen legislative exchanges and enhance collaboration between parliamentary committees and friendship groups.
According to a press release, Dol Prasad underscored Nepal’s commitment to advancing bilateral relations and said that he would extend full support, within his parliamentary role, to further consolidate cooperation between the two countries.
He also praised Bangladesh’s economic progress and infrastructure development, noting that its development experience could offer useful lessons for Nepal.
During the discussions, the Nepali Speaker highlighted the importance of sports, tourism, cultural exchange and people-to-people contact as key tools for strengthening ties between the two nations.
He further drew attention to shared environmental vulnerabilities, highlighting that Nepal and Bangladesh face common risks from climate change across the Himalayan region and low-lying coastal areas, and therefore require stronger regional coordination.
The Speaker also expressed appreciation for Bangladesh’s continued support for Nepali students pursuing medical and technical education through scholarships and academic opportunities.
On behalf of Bangladesh, Ambassador Rahman conveyed greetings from the Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament and congratulated Dol Prasad on assuming his new responsibilities.
He also thanked Nepal for its support in the election of Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Reaffirming longstanding ties, the envoy described relations between the two countries as rooted in mutual respect, shared values and strong people-to-people connections.
He added that there remains significant untapped potential for cooperation, particularly in energy, trade, tourism, agriculture, education, food security, women’s empowerment and youth development.
Shafiqur Rahman also emphasised the need to strengthen engagement through regional platforms such as SAARC and BIMSTEC, arguing that deeper connectivity and investment could enhance stability and economic growth across South Asia.
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