Kathmandu (Nepal) Correspondent
Nepal Bangladesh Friendship Association (NBFA) hosted a landmark event, the “Tourism Development, Business Promote Program,” at the prestigious Tourism Board Hall on Exhibition Road, Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday.
Distinguished guests from both nations graced the occasion. Hon’ble Bhagbati Chaudhary, Minister of the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen Bhagbati Chaudhary led the Nepal delegation team.
Hon’ble Bhagbati Chaudhary, Minister of the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen was present as the Chief Guest. Other notable dignitaries including Dr Narayan Khadka, Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal, Dr Bhola Rijal, Freedom Fighter & Gynaecology and Mohan Bahadur Basnet, Ex Minister, Minister of State for Health, were also present on the occasion.
The event held significance as it marked the recognition of outstanding individuals who had made remarkable contributions to society. Among the esteemed recipients of the prestigious ‘Nepal International Excellence Award-2024,’ The “Tourism Development, Business Promote Program” promised to be an enriching experience, featuring engaging panel discussions, networking sessions, and insights from esteemed industry leaders. The primary objective was to foster growth and collaboration within the tourism and business sectors of Nepal and Bangladesh.
Nepal Excellence award 2024 honored for special contribution in journalism Shiharan Rashid, Editor and Publisher of the Daily Tribunal. For special contribution for singing Tanjjina Ruma, renowned singer, In Real Estate category Dr. Md. Shadi-Uz-Zaman, Managing Director, Notundhora Group & Co-Chairman, Standing Committee on Land Developers, FBCCI, Mohammad Amir Hossain, Managing Director, PHP Float Glass Industries Ltd.
Bangladesh (Glass export to Nepal), For special contribution to education Mokarram H Chowdhury, Senior Lecturer & Assistant Proctor, Stamford University Bangladesh, Outstanding contribution for women empowerment and social services Rina Biswas, Executive Director, Polli Mohila Unnayan Sangstha (PMUS), Gopalgonj, Bangladesh, Outstanding contribution for mitigation of drug addiction Kamal Ahmed Khan, Managing Director, Badhan drugs Treatment & Rehabilitation Centre, Sylhet, Bangladesh, For special contribution to the housing industry Ln. M.A Elahi Shimul, Managing Director, Haitan’s Properties Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh, For special contribution to medical care Dr. Tazin Afrose Shah, Professor of Medicine, Uttara Adhunik Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, For outstanding contribution to business and social service Dr. Joshoda Jibon Deb Nath, CIP Vice President -FBCCI Director Bengal Commercial Bank, For special contribution to the business industry Sumon Talukder. Chairman & Managing Director -SSBCL Group Dhaka Bangladesh.
The organizers of the event are: Din Daya Rijal, President -Nepal Bangladesh Friendship Association, Maien Uddin Shuvo Convener & Co-Coordinator, Bangladesh, Bangladesh organizer M Zahirul Islam Khokon, Convenor -Nepal Bangladesh Friendship Association, Organizer- Jyoti Ratna Bajracharya, President -Nepal Gold & Silver Traders Association.