Hasina and Modi opened the work of the oil pipeline through a videoconference from Dhaka and New Delhi, respectively, around 5:15pm on Tuesday. Officials have said this pipeline will play an effective role in further strengthening the energy security of Bangladesh. Besides the pipeline, the two leaders also inaugurated the construction of the third and fourth dual-gauge rail lines in Dhaka-Tongi section and the dual-gauge rail line in Tongi-Joydebpur section of Bangladesh Railway. During the videoconference, Prime Minister Hasina said that she looked forward to continued support from India for Bangladesh’s development pursuit, reports UNB. She mentioned that the bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and India had reached a new height over the past few years.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 18, 2018 12:00 UTC