Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, at the entrance of MG Road Mall Road, Gangtok, Sikkim, India BigstockThe report additionally states: 'Dhaka – Sikkim and Dhaka – Darjeeling direct route is not feasible as the roads are narrow and there are risky bends on both the routes after Shiliguri'A Bangladesh government report has said that it is not possible to inaugurate direct routes between Dhaka and Sikkim and between Dhaka and Darjeeling. The report additionally states: “Dhaka – Sikkim and Dhaka – Darjeeling direct route is not feasible as the roads are narrow and there are risky bends on both the routes after Shiliguri. Photo shows route from Dhaka to Sikkim | Google MapsBangladesh and India had earlier decided to launch direct bus services on the Dhaka-Sikkim and Dhaka-Darjeeling routes. The report suggested that the Dhaka-Darjeeling route was not feasible for direct bus services as the road structure in Darjeeling is very narrow with risky bends. Assessing the situation, the report suggested launching a Dhaka-Shiliguri direct bus service.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 14, 2020 16:41 UTC