RAJSHAHI, Feb 12, 2024 (BSS)-The long-awaited river trade route between Rajshahi in Bangladesh and Murshidabad in India was opened here today aiming at strengthening trade and commerce between Bangladesh and India. With this breakthrough, initially the river port was connected to the Maya Port of Murshidabad via Padma River. The river port has been launched under the Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT) as part of the trade agreement between Bangladesh and India. Apart from infusing dynamism into Rajshahi's economy the trade route will generate massive employment opportunities. Mayor Liton said they had been working to launch a river port during the last over five years.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 12, 2024 08:29 UTC