Bangladesh envoy lauds uniqueness of Nepali culture
Summary
Bangladesh’s ambassador to Nepal Md. Shafiqur Rahman praised the uniqueness of Nepali culture and urged greater cooperation across Asia in business, education, technology and tourism. The 7th Asian Professional Excellence Award 2026 also honored figures from Nepal and Bangladesh, including Prem Bahadur Shrestha with a lifetime achievement award.
Key Points
- Md. Shafiqur Rahman praised Nepali culture for its courtesy, loyalty, humility and mutual respect while speaking at the 7th Asian Professional Excellence Award 2026 in Kathmandu.
- He called for stronger cooperation among Asian peoples, businesses, institutions, journalists and young entrepreneurs in sectors such as trade, energy, education, technology and tourism.
- The event honored distinguished personalities from Nepal and other Asian countries for contributions in fields including leadership, journalism, photography, banking and governance.
- Prem Bahadur Shrestha of Panchakanya Group received a lifetime achievement award, while three Bangladeshis were recognized for their sectoral contributions.
