DHAKA, July 18, 2023 (BSS) - Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant-2, 65-kilometre-long Khulna-Mongla Port Railway Link, Akhaura (Bangladesh) and Agartala (India) Railway Link are expected to be inaugurated during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit in India to attend the 18th G20 Summit in September. Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant-2, and the 65-kilometre Khulna-Mongla Port Railway Link have been implemented under the Indian LoC (Line of Credit) while the Akhaura (Bangladesh) and Agartala (India) Railway Link is under Indian grants. Regarding Taka-Rupee exchange system, the Indian High Commissioner mentioned that two types of credit cards one Rupee and the other Taka Card will be issued. The Prime Minister said huge number of Bangladeshis visit India for various purposes and they can use the card. PM's Ambassador-at-Large Mohammad Ziauddin, PMO Secretary, Mohammad Salahuddin and Indian Deputy High Commissioner Dr. Binoy George, were present during the meeting.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha July 18, 2023 13:50 UTC