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India and Bangladesh jointly inaugurated 3 India assisted development projects. The 3 projects are The Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link – Dual gauge rail line connects Bangladesh and Tripura. The Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line - Broad gauge rail route between Mongla Port (Bangladesh) and the existing rail network in Khulna (Bangladesh). Unit - II of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant - Rampal in Khulna Division of Bangladesh.

08 November, 2023 Bangladesh

Agartala-Akhaura Rail Link

Agartala-Akhaura Rail Link (International relaton) A new rail link connecting Northeast India with Bangladesh for a distance of 12.24 kms was inaugurated recently. The project is part of India’s “Act East Policy”, which aims to promote economic cooperation and develop strategic ties with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Year - Sanctioned in 2003 and signed by both countries in 2013 Transport – It will start from Agartala (Tripura, India) to Akhaura (Bangladesh) Immigration checks will be held at Nischintapur, the Indian-Bangladesh border. 1st station on the Bangladesh side will be Gangasagar. Tripura shares an 856-km international border with Bangladesh, the second highest after West Bengal. Funding –…

04 November, 2023 Bangladesh

India Bangladesh Agreements

India Bangladesh Agreements Image Source - BBC The Bangladeshi Prime Minister recently visited India and spoke with the Indian Prime Minister. In addition to announcing new connectivity and energy initiatives, India and Bangladesh have inked seven agreements for cooperation in fields ranging from the sharing of river waters to space. Key Moments from the Meeting An interim water-sharing agreement for the Kushiyara river was struck by India and Bangladesh, marking their first such arrangement in more than 25 years. In 1996, the Ganga Water Treaty was ratified. Importance: The Kushiyara accord will assist residents of Sylhet, Bangladesh, and southern Assam.…

08 September, 2022 Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh relationship since 1971

India and Bangladesh relationship since 1971 (The Hindu Editorial) Introduction Bangladesh and India both celebrated the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s Independence recently, alongside the birth centenary of ‘Banghabandu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The creation of Bangladesh — from the ashes of East Pakistan — is presumably India’s finest foreign policy triumph till date, and it defies imagination why India has been so reticent in acknowledging this fact. The architect, India’s stand A plausible reason put forward in certain quarters is that it possibly meant acknowledging the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in this seminal event, as she is widely…

26 April, 2021 Bangladesh

Mitali Express between India & Bangladesh

Mitali Express between India & Bangladesh PM Modi & Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurated a passenger train between Dhaka, and New Jalpaiguri. It will strengthen the people-to-people connectivity & connect Dhaka cantonment and New Jalpaiguri on the Chilhati-Haldibari train link. About Mitali Express: The Chilhati-Haldibari train link is a significant one as it connects north Bangladesh with north Bengal. Other Key Events: On the occasion of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina presented a gold and silver coin to PM Modi. Sheikh Hasina also handed over a silver coin to Prime Minister Modi which…

30 March, 2021 Bangladesh

Joint Rivers Commission framework

Joint Rivers Commission framework India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary-level meeting held under the Joint Rivers Commission framework. Key Takeaways: India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers. Hence, both the countries agreed to expand cooperation on water resources-related issues. For this, a Joint Technical Working Group will be set up to provide input on the cooperation. About Joint Rivers Commission Framework The Joint River Commission Framework was constituted under the Indo-Bangla Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Peace, signed in 1972. It was established with a view of maintaining communication systems between 2 countries. The commission is headed by Water Resources Ministers of both…

19 March, 2021 Bangladesh

India-Bangladesh technical talks on sharing of river water cancelled

India-Bangladesh technical talks on sharing of river water cancelled Syllabus subtopic: India and its neighbourhood - relations. Prelims and Mains focus: about Indo-Bangladesh Joint River Commission and its significance; rivers shared by India and Bangladesh News: The India-Bangladesh Joint Rivers Commission’s technical-level talks that were scheduled to begin on Thursday were cancelled at the last minute, an official of the Ministry of Jal Shakti said on Wednesday.   What was the reason? Though the official didn’t mention any specific reason for cancellation of the talks, he said, “It was a request from the Bangladesh side.”   However, sources said the…

19 December, 2019 Bangladesh

Feni River Dispute

Feni River Dispute Syllabus subtopic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. News: The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bangladesh on the withdrawal of 1.82 cusecs (cubic feet per second) of water from the Feni river by India for a drinking water supply scheme for Sabroom town in Tripura. Prelims focus Feni river, origin and tributaries. Mains focus: Significance and the need for MoU.    About Feni river: The Feni river forms part of the India-Bangladesh border. It originates in the South Tripura district, passes through Sabroom town on the Indian side, and meets the Bay of Bengal after it…

08 November, 2019 Bangladesh

Delhi needs to do more to protect and deepen ties with Dhaka.

Delhi needs to do more to protect and deepen ties with Dhaka. Context Sheikh Hasina made a four-day official visit to India. Joint statement The joint statement contained mutual appreciation for steps taken in various fields and outlines of what is intended in the use of ports and connectivity, water sharing, power, gas, education, culture, and defence. For Bangladesh, the reference to the plight of the “forcibly displaced” persons of Rakhine in Myanmar is a positive development. The joint statement lacked the vision of the one issued after Hasina’s visit in 2010. The effort then was to raise the relationship…

08 October, 2019 Bangladesh

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