President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Md. Abdul Hamid and prime minister of Bangladesh Ms. Sheikh Hasina congratulated the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari on her assumption of the Office of the President of Nepal.

According to a press release issued by Embassy of Bangladesh in Nepal, Prime minister of Bangladesh in her message said,” I feel particularly delighted to have previlage to facilitating the first women in Nepal to grace the august position.” This is indeed a historic moment for the all the women in South Asia as it reflects the political and social empowerment of women in this region.” “Bangladesh attaches high importance to its relations with Nepal dates back to millennia.