Bangladesh. KATHMANDU: Nepal has been invited to visit the 12th Asian Tourism Fair held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has disseminated the message that Nepal is ready to welcome tourists at the international fair, Basundhara, held at Convention City, Basundhara, Dhaka, from September 18 to September 18.

This is the first big participation of tourism companies from Nepal in the international fair after the challenges faced by Nepal during the recent Genji movement. This has sent a message to the tourism entrepreneurs and tourists of Bangladesh that Nepal has returned to normalcy and is ready to welcome the tourists safely.

Ambassador of Bangladesh to Nepal, Ghanashyam Bhandari, addressing the inaugural session of the fair, said that Nepal’s tourism industry is making rapid progress despite various

challenges.

He has the ability to regenerate.

He also said that efforts were underway to further strengthen Nepal-Bangladesh tourism cooperation and people-to-people relations. A large number of visitors were present at the Nepal stall set up at the fair. The participating Nepali companies had offered their packages and services to identify new opportunities, renew old relationships and offer their packages and services through the stall.

Although many Bangladeshi visitors inquired about the situation in Nepal after the recent Genji agitation, they said that Nepal was returning to normal soon

He is happy to see him back. They are

planning to visit Nepal by comparing the political developments in Bangladesh in the past year.

There was no impact,” he said.

Bangladesh has emerged as one of the fastest growing tourist destinations for Nepal. Nepal welcomed around 49,000 Bangladeshi tourists in 2024 and in the first eight months of 2025, tourist arrivals increased by around 32 percent. Geographical proximity, similar lifestyle and growing economic potential of Bangladesh have proved to be an opportunity for Nepal.

A total of 150 organizations from eight different countries took part in the expo. A total of 180 stalls showcased tourism related services and packages. A total of 10 companies including Nepal Tourism Board, Himalayan Club Tours and Travels Nepal, Nepal Big Mountain Travel Company, The Trek Nepal, Go Nepal Travel Tours and Trekking, Snoobee Horizon Treks and Expedition, Classical Adventure Nepal, Himalgari Travel and Tours, Female Guide Kathmandu, Kathmandu Sweet Home, and Regulus Treks and Expedition participated in the meeting.

Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said that the event in Bangladesh has sent a clear message that Nepal is safe and suitable destination for hospitality. This will help further strengthen the tourism relations between the two countries.