TDS Desk:

Bangladesh is poised to sign the tripartite

agreement with Nepal and India soon to import hydropower from Nepal via

Indian transmission lines, according to Power, Energy and Mineral Resources

Adviser Md Fouzul Kabir Khan.

“A delegation of the interim government will visit Nepal soon to sign the

agreement for import and export of power,” he said while speaking as the

chief guest at a reception programme marking Nepal’s National and

Constitution Day at a city hotel on Friday evening.

Bangladesh, Nepal and India recently agreed to sign an agreement to import

40MW of electricity from Nepal via India six years after they reached an

understanding on energy cooperation, according to the official source.

At the reception, hosted by Nepal Embassy in Dhaka, the Power, Energy and

Mineral Resources Adviser expressed satisfaction over the growing engagements

between Bangladesh and Nepal.

Commending the friendship and cooperation of Nepal and Nepali people, he

underscored the need to accelerate bilateral cooperation in areas of trade,

energy, connectivity, and people-to-people contacts, among others.

In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Ghanshyam Bhandari highlighted that the

day marked the historic promulgation of a democratic and inclusive

Constitution in 2015.

“The day reminds us of the Nepali spirit of patriotism, democracy, and

diversity, and is a testimony to the Nepali people’s ability to resolve their

political issues and differences on their own,” he said.

He said as Bangladesh is passing through a transition period, Nepal is

committed to stand by the interim government and its people with solidarity

to provide all support and cooperation.

The envoy also mentioned that a tripartite deal on the export of 40 MW

electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian transmission line is

expected to be concluded sometime soon.

Shedding light on the relationship between Nepal and Bangladesh, he

emphasized the need to leverage the transformative power of solidarity and

cooperation to boost connectivity and propel economic development and

prosperity for the mutual benefit of the peoples of both countries.

A cultural programme showcasing Nepali folk-dance performances was held in

the second half of the event.

The event was attended by political leaders of Bangladesh, high-level

government officials, ambassadors, heads of missions and diplomats,

representatives of international organizations, business leaders, media

personnel, and members of the Nepali community living in Bangladesh.