KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA), organized the Bangladesh Medical Education Fair–2026 to promote Bangladesh as a destination for medical studies among Nepali students.
Representatives from 20 private medical colleges in Bangladesh participated in the fair, providing information on admissions, academic programs, fees, and student facilities to aspiring students and their guardians, according to a press statement by the BPMCA.
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In his inaugural address, Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Nepal highlighted growing educational cooperation between the two countries and said Bangladesh has become a trusted hub for international medical education due to quality teaching, strong clinical exposure, affordable fees, modern facilities, and internationally recognized degrees. He noted that Bangladesh’s medical curriculum and examination system follow the Canadian model, which he said offers an edge over other South Asian systems.
The Ambassador also pointed to cultural and linguistic similarities that help Nepali students adapt easily, adding that Bangladeshi medical institutions offer wide clinical exposure. He said many Nepali graduates from Bangladesh are contributing to Nepal’s healthcare sector and that Bangladeshi postgraduate doctors are well regarded globally, the press statement reported.
The BPMCA Secretary-General outlined Bangladesh’s medical education framework, while the association’s former president spoke on quality standards and international collaboration.
The fair allowed direct interaction between students, parents, and college representatives. More than 500 Nepali students attended the event.
On the sidelines, the BPMCA delegation met Health Secretary Dr. Bikash Devkota and the Acting Chairman of the Nepal Medical Council, the BPMCA reported.
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