Under the arrangement, the Indian cargo ships will carry goods to and from the northeastern parts of India to its other regions through Bangladesh by using the Chittagong and Mongla ports. Sources in the shipping ministry said an Indian cargo ship was likely to arrive at Chittagong Port from Kolkata on January 25 as a tentative schedule for goods’ transit is being prepared by the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA). Both countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in 2015 over India’s use of Chittagong and Mongla ports. Bangladesh and India signed an agreement on October 25, 2018 on providing facilities to India for the use of Chittagong and Mongla ports. The routes suggested for this transshipment include, among others: from Chittagong Port or Mongla Port to Agartala via Akhaura; from Chittagong or Mongla port to Dawki via Tamabil; from Chittagong or Mongla port to Sutarkandi via Sheola; and from Chittagong or Mongla to Bibekbazar via Simantapur.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 14, 2020 17:26 UTC