India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the "Maitri Setu" via video conferencing built over Feni river between India and Bangladesh.

During the teleconference, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-foreign-minister-to-visit-bangladesh-to-set-stage-for-pm-narendra-modis-trip-367696">Bangladesh</a> PM Sheikh Hasina expressed gratitude for India's role in 1971 for providing shelter and refuge during the war.

"I believe political boundaries should not become a physical barrier to trade," the Bangladesh PM said.&nbsp;

"Opening of any bridge is testimony to Bangladesh government's continued commitment to support our neighbour India in strengthening connectivity in the region, particularly for northeast India," PM Hasina added.

The 1.9-kilometre&nbsp;bridge connects Sabroom in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh.

"Our friendship has been strengthened by this bridge which will also strengthen economic activities in both countries," India's prime minister said, adding,"Not just in India, but this bridge will improve connectivity in Bangladesh. It will also improve communication between the people of both countries."

"With the opening of the Feni bridge, Agartala will become the first Indian city closest to an international sea," India's prime minister added.

The construction was taken up by the National Highways and Infrastructure development Corporation Ltd at a project cost of Rs&nbsp;133 crores.

With this inauguration, Tripura is set to become the "Gateway of North East"&nbsp;with access to Chittagong Port in&nbsp;Bangladesh&nbsp;which is just 80 kms from Sabroom, the government said.

On Monday, &nbsp;India and Bangladesh had decided to move forward on a feasibility study for comprehensive free trade agreement to further economic ties between the two countries during a meeting of commerce secretaries.

The Bangladesh delegation was led by commerce secretary Md Jafar Uddin and the Indian side was headed by commerce secretary Anup Wadhawan.

The two sides sought to streamline procedures relating to regional connectivity, anti-dumping duty on Jute including removal of port restrictions and trade related matters.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the "Maitri Setu" via video conferencing built over Feni river between India and Bangladesh. During the teleconference, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina expressed gratitude for India's role in 1971 for providing shelter and refuge during the war.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the "Maitri Setu" via video conferencing built over Feni river between India and Bangladesh. During the teleconference, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina expressed gratitude for India's role in 1971 for providing shelter and refuge during the war. "I believe political boundaries should not become a physical barrier to trade," the Bangladesh PM said. "Opening of any bridge is testimony to Bangladesh government's continued commitment to support our neighbour India in strengthening connectivity in the region, particularly for northeast India," PM Hasina added. The 1.9-kilometre bridge connects Sabroom in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. "Our friendship has been strengthened by this bridge which will also strengthen economic activities in both countries," India's prime minister said, adding,"Not just in India, but this bridge will improve connectivity in Bangladesh. It will also improve communication between the people of both countries." "With the opening of the Feni bridge, Agartala will become the first Indian city closest to an international sea," India's prime minister added. The construction was taken up by the National Highways and Infrastructure development Corporation Ltd at a project cost of Rs 133 crores. With this inauguration, Tripura is set to become the "Gateway of North East" with access to Chittagong Port in Bangladesh which is just 80 kms from Sabroom, the government said. On Monday, India and Bangladesh had decided to move forward on a feasibility study for comprehensive free trade agreement to further economic ties between the two countries during a meeting of commerce secretaries. The Bangladesh delegation was led by commerce secretary Md Jafar Uddin and the Indian side was headed by commerce secretary Anup Wadhawan. The two sides sought to streamline procedures relating to regional connectivity, anti-dumping duty on Jute including removal of port restrictions and trade related matters.

PM Modi inaugurates India-Bangladesh 'Maitri Setu'

Connectivity and paying tributes to Bangladesh's father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the centenary birth anniversary celebration will be the top focus areas of Indian PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's virtual summit on Thursday.&nbsp;

On connectivity, the opening of the Haldibari-Chilahati rail link connecting Bangladesh with the Indian state of West Bengal will be the major outcome of the meet. The route will also connect Assam with Bangladesh and expectedly increase connectivity and economic development in the region help in the movement of cargo.&nbsp;

With the opening of the rail link, five out of pre-1965 six rail links between the two countries will be revived. The Haldibari-Chilahati rail link was part of the broad gauge main route from Kolkata to Siliguri. &nbsp;The other four rail links are Petrapole (India) - Benapole (Bangladesh), Gede (India) – Darshana (Bangladesh), Singhabad (India)-Rohanpur (Bangladesh) and Radhikapur (India)–Birol (Bangladesh).&nbsp;

Both sides are working on Agartala and Akhaura rail link which will open next year. Amid the pandemic, a transport air bubble was also opened to facilitate the movement of travellers on both sides, especially of medical travellers. Earlier this year, as part of increasing connectivity via waterways, trial runs on Sonamura – Daudkandi and Daudkandi – Sonamura route was started.

Both PMs will jointly inaugurate a commemorative stamp on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangladesh is celebrating Mujib Borsho, the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who led the freedom movement for the country against Pakistan rule. India's department of the post has issued 500,000 stamps, 3,0750 first day covers and 25,610 brochures on Bangabandhu.

As part of the increased common connection, both sides will open a Bangabandhu-Bapu digital exhibition. The exhibition will be displayed in New Delhi, followed by Bangladesh, United Nations, and would finally culminate at Kolkata in early 2022. While it will provide details on both the leaders, it will have a 360-degree view of some of the historic locations and a robotic signature of Bangabandhu and Bapu. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Connectivity and paying tributes to Bangladesh's father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the centenary birth anniversary celebration will be the top focus areas of Indian PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's virtual summit on Thursday.

Connectivity and paying tributes to Bangladesh's father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the centenary birth anniversary celebration will be the top focus areas of Indian PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's virtual summit on Thursday. On connectivity, the opening of the Haldibari-Chilahati rail link connecting Bangladesh with the Indian state of West Bengal will be the major outcome of the meet. The route will also connect Assam with Bangladesh and expectedly increase connectivity and economic development in the region help in the movement of cargo. With the opening of the rail link, five out of pre-1965 six rail links between the two countries will be revived. The Haldibari-Chilahati rail link was part of the broad gauge main route from Kolkata to Siliguri. The other four rail links are Petrapole (India) - Benapole (Bangladesh), Gede (India) – Darshana (Bangladesh), Singhabad (India)-Rohanpur (Bangladesh) and Radhikapur (India)–Birol (Bangladesh). Both sides are working on Agartala and Akhaura rail link which will open next year. Amid the pandemic, a transport air bubble was also opened to facilitate the movement of travellers on both sides, especially of medical travellers. Earlier this year, as part of increasing connectivity via waterways, trial runs on Sonamura – Daudkandi and Daudkandi – Sonamura route was started. Both PMs will jointly inaugurate a commemorative stamp on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangladesh is celebrating Mujib Borsho, the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who led the freedom movement for the country against Pakistan rule. India's department of the post has issued 500,000 stamps, 3,0750 first day covers and 25,610 brochures on Bangabandhu. As part of the increased common connection, both sides will open a Bangabandhu-Bapu digital exhibition. The exhibition will be displayed in New Delhi, followed by Bangladesh, United Nations, and would finally culminate at Kolkata in early 2022. While it will provide details on both the leaders, it will have a 360-degree view of some of the historic locations and a robotic signature of Bangabandhu and Bapu.

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PM Modi inaugurates India-Bangladesh 'Maitri Setu'

Connectivity, Bangabandhu-Bapu link top focus during PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina virtual summit