Bangladesh envoy proposes annual cultural exchange with Nepal
He made the proposal on August
19 while addressing the opening of the “Beautiful Bangladesh” International
Photo Exhibition 2026 at Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The exhibition was
jointly organized by Nepal’s National Forum of Photo Journalists and the
Bangladesh Photo Journalists Association as part of an ongoing photojournalist
exchange program between the two countries. The event also marked World
Photography Day.
Speaking as chief guest,
the ambassador said photography could serve as an effective medium for presenting
Bangladesh’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, historical sites and the
everyday lives of its people to Nepali audiences.
Rahman highlighted the
cultural and linguistic similarities between Bangladesh and Nepal and said
growing tourism and people-to-people contact could further strengthen bilateral
relations.
Under his proposed annual
program, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, artists, writers and other
creative professionals from both countries could participate in joint
exhibitions, cultural performances, film festivals, photography exchanges and
workshops. The events could alternate between Bangladesh and Nepal.
He also encouraged the
two countries’ photojournalists to undertake joint tourism promotion
initiatives using digital platforms and contemporary media to showcase their
destinations.
The ambassador assured
that the Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu would support such initiatives where
possible.
