Dhaka: Bangladesh Embassy, Kathmandu hosted the “Bangladesh Mango Delicacy” festival at UTSAV Kunja, featuring an array of late variety Bangladeshi mangoes.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the event celebrated the heritage and quality of Bangladeshi mangoes, highlighting the country’s potential in exporting fresh fruits and agro-products. Ambassador Md Golam Sarwar and Secretary General of the SAARC Secretariat graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour, with Ambassador Gahendra Rajbhandari representing the Foreign Ministry of Nepal as Special Guest.

Attendees included members of the diplomatic corps, Nepali government officials, business community representatives, importers, media personnel, and other guests.

Ambassador Md Shafiqur Rahman emphasized Bangladesh’s achievements in agriculture and agro-processing, noting mangoes’ cultural significance and historical ties to the Mughal Empire. He detailed the superior quality of varieties like Khirsapat, Haribhanga, Langra, and Fazli, cultivated under ideal conditions.

The Ambassador praised the innovation of Bangladeshi scientists in developing late-season mangoes such as BARI, and the burgeoning mango-processing industry producing premium products like juice, pulp, and chutneys that meet global standards.

Ambassador Golam Sarwar remarked on the region’s untapped potential in mango exports, while Amb Gahendra Rajbhandari commended the Embassy’s efforts in fostering bilateral relations.

The exhibition showcased fresh mangoes and processed products, offering guests a taste of Bangladesh’s culinary richness. The Embassy reiterated its dedication to enhancing trade and cultural ties with Nepal, confident that initiatives like the festival would bolster the partnership between the nations.

The festival hall displayed late-season mango varieties from Rajshahi and processed items like mango juice, pickles, and jams, attracting around 250 attendees, including fruit businessmen and traders.