The fifth meeting of the Project Steering Committee comprising officials of Bangladesh and India was held here today.
A eight-member team of Bangladesh led by Additional Secretary of Roads and Railway, Sashi Singh and a ten-member delegation of India led by Gupte participated in the meeting.
Officials said, acquisition of lands on the Indian side has already been started.
New Delhi is keen to establish the rail link which will connect West Bengal and Tripura through Bangladesh. The Agartala-Akhaura railway route will connect Indian Railways with Bangladesh Railways to improve connectivity and boost trade between the two countries.
The neighbouring country has agreed to lay the tracks between Akhaura and Agartala during Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to New Delhi in January 2010.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:picturedictionary)
