Nepal has proposed Bangladesh to use Saidpur Airport as part of strengthening connectivity between the two countries.

"We welcome the proposal. We are expanding the airport. Currently, 12-14 flights go to Saidpur Airport. So, people can come to Dhaka easily," Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen said after a bilateral meeting with his Nepalese counterpart Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, UNB reported.

The airport situated on 136.59 acres of land started its journey as a domestic airport in 1979. Saidpur Airport is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Novoair, and US-Bangla Airlines are presently operating their passenger flights from and to Saidpur Airport.

Talking to reporters, Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar said they discussed how the two countries can develop connectivity, transit, transport and power sector cooperation.

He said Bangladesh has recently permitted Indian company GMR to invest in hydro-power in Nepal that will provide 500 MW of power from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian company GMR group.

"It will open a new chapter in power sector cooperation," he said.      

Momen said they have discussed connectivity, tourism, climate and Rohingya issues and ways to remove trade barriers especially non-tariff barriers.