Bangladesh announces four transit routes for Tripura, boosting trade prospects

This pivotal decision follows a recent bilateral agreement inked between Bangladesh and India, which facilitates the utilization of Chittagong and Mongla ports for the seamless transportation of goods from India, reports Northeast Now.

Santana Chakma, Tripura's Minister of Industry and Commerce, conveyed this significant update, expressing her optimism about the prospective advantages.

The established routes encompass Chittagong Port Akhaura Agartala, Mongla Port Akhaura – Agartala, Chittagong Port Bibirbazar – Srimantapur, and Mongla Port Bibirbazar – Srimantapur.

During a press conference, Minister Chakma emphasized that the accord between Bangladesh and India ushers in fresh avenues for trade in the North-Eastern region.

This development enables efficient transportation of commodities from various Indian seaports to other states in the region via Agartala, utilizing the Chittagong and Mongla ports.

Anticipated outcomes include heightened trade prospects, bolstered economic growth, and streamlined goods movement, contributing to decreased transportation expenses, she elaborated.