<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina again proposed Nepal to use Mongla and Chattogram seaports alongside Syedpur airport for mutual benefits.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>"Nepal can take advantage of using our Mongla and Chittagong ports," she said while a visiting parliamentary delegation from Nepal paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at her official Ganabhaban residence here this morning.</div><div><br></div><div>Chairperson, International Relations Committee, House of Representatives, Federal Parliament, Nepal, Pabitra Niruola Kharel led the Nepalese delegation, according to a press release of the Press Wing of the Prime Minister’s Office.</div><div><br></div><div>Mentioning that Bangladesh is developing Syedpur Airport as a regional airport, the premier said,&nbsp; "Neighboring countries including Nepal can use the airport."</div><div><br></div><div>During the meeting, both the sides expressed their eagerness to consolidate further the relations between the two countries alongside strengthening bilateral cooperation on business and trade for mutual benefits.</div><div><br></div><div>Expressing&nbsp; her gratitude to the leadership and the people of Nepal for supporting Bangladesh during the Liberation War in 1971, Sheikh Hasina said&nbsp; her government attaches great importance to maintaining good relations with neighboring countries, including Nepal.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the delegation visited Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi and Bangladesh Parliament and went to Tungipara through the much-cherished iconic Padma Bridge.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>At the outset, the Nepalese delegation thanked the government of Bangladesh for arranging an excellent program for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The delegation members expressed great satisfaction that Nepal and Bangladesh have been enjoying cordial relations over the years.</div><div><br></div><div>They mentioned that this year was very significant for both countries for celebrating the 50th year of establishing diplomatic relations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>They suggested that the two countries could further consolidate their cooperation in sectors like power, hydroelectricity, tourism, education, ICT, connectivity, and people to people contact.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>They emphasized high-level visits on a regular basis to strengthen the friendly ties.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The delegation appreciated Prime Minister for her visionary leadership and the recent socio-economic development, which they termed as very impressive.</div><div><br></div><div>The Nepalese delegation included Chandtara Kumari, MP, Dr. Deepak Prakash Bhatt, MP,&nbsp; Dev Prasad Timalsena, MP,&nbsp; Lila Devi Sitaula, MP, Narad Muni Rana, MP, and&nbsp; Sarala Kumari Yadav, MP. - BSS</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>