# Nepal Gives 6 Acres of Land to Bangladesh for Free

> Nepal has allocated 6 acres of land to Bangladesh for free, enabling the establishment of a cultural center and pagoda in Lumbini, an area rich in Buddhist heritage. Religious Affairs Adviser A F M Khalid Hossain announ…

Published: 2025-01-10 · Desk: Latest · Source: Kaler Kantho

Religious Affairs Adviser A F M Khalid Hossain announced that Nepal has generously allocated 6 acres of land to Bangladesh at no cost. He stated that the site would allow visitors to engage in religious and cultural activities. The Nepalese government has expressed readiness to offer land in areas with Buddhist communities and traditions. Plans include establishing a cultural center and a pagoda at the location.

He shared this information during the ‘Bodhichara’ installation ceremony held today, Friday (January 10), at 11 am at the Buddhist temple in Sector 16, Uttara, Dhaka. Under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and managed by the Buddhist Welfare Trust, Bangladesh’s government aims to develop the cultural center and pagoda in Lumbini, Nepal. The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved the project, with a budget of 68 crore BDT, to construct the visually impressive facilities.

Adviser Khalid Hossain highlighted that such initiatives had not been realized in the past. “Previous governments failed to achieve this. However, during the tenure of Professor Dr. Yunus, the grand crematorium for the Buddhist community was inaugurated, marking a significant milestone. I also urge you to submit detailed project proposals outlining your needs, so we can address them through the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Environment,” he added.

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