DHAKA, Feb 12, 2024 (BSS) - Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today highlighted the importance of ‘multimodal connectivity’ in unlocking the true potential of bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and India. “The future of our partnership lies in efficient multimodal connectivity - encompassing road and rail, inland waterways, and coastal shipping,” he said. This inauguration marks the first of the five trial movements of cargo vessels between Maia Port in India and Sultanganj, Godagari Port of Call in Bangladesh on Indo Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) Route 5 and 6. Verma said connectivity landscape between India and Bangladesh has rapidly been changing. The High Commissioner said negotiation on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Bangladesh is going to start soon.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 12, 2024 12:31 UTC