Bangladesh, Oct. 14 -- The proposals were discussed at a meeting between Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat and Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari at the Bangladesh Secretariat on October 14.

During the meeting, the minister said the inauguration of Cox's Bazar International Airport would create opportunities for Nepalese tourists to travel directly to the popular beach destination.

He expressed hope that Nepalese legacy carrier Himalaya Airlines would operate direct flights to Cox's Bazar, opening up new opportunities to boost tourism between the two countries.

Meanwhile, Nepal expressed interest in introducing Biman Bangladesh Airlines flights on the Dhaka-Pokhara route, which could improve...