Agartala, Jan 23 (IANS) A deal must be finalised to leverage the Chittagong international port for expanding business between northeast India and Bangladesh, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has said.
"Chittagong international port (in southeast Bangladesh) could play a catalyst role for the extension of business and economic growth between northeast India and Bangladesh. Governments of two countries must finalise a deal in this regard," Sarkar said here Thursday night.
After inaugurating a photography exhibition of Bangladeshi journalists, Sarkar said : "If the international sea port is allowed to be uses by the northeastern states, both economic prosperity and friendship among the people of the two nations would be further strengthen."
Chittagong international port, 75 km east of southern Tripura, is one of the oldest sea port and Chittagong is the 10th fastest growing city in the world.
"Governments and the business communities in northeastern states have been demanding to get access the Chittagong port to ferry goods and heavy machineries from different parts of India and abroad saving time and costs," Sarkar added.
A total of 44 photographs of 22 photo-journalists from Chittagong are being exhibited in the three-day exhibition, which has been sponsored by Indian High Commission and Indira Gandhi Cultural Center in Dhaka.
Chittagong Photo Journalist Association general secretary Rashed Mahmud said that similar exhibition will be held in Kolkata, Kathmandu and Dhaka subsequently.
In a message about the exhibition, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said: "Our patriotic journalists would do their best for building a positive Bangladesh internationally that would prosper our country."
Gujarat: Gujarat High Court's big decision after the Morbi accident, ordered to survey of all the bridges in the state
After the horrific bridge collapse in Morbi, Gujarat, the Gujarat High Court ordered the Bhupendra government to survey all the bridges in the state. The High Court has asked the state government to
National Herald Case: Rahul Gandhi to appear before ED on June 13, Congress made this special plan
Congress on ED Notice to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi: In the National Herald case, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and former president Rahul Gandhi will appear before the Enforcement Directorate
Diwali Bonus: Government's gift to central employees, Finance Ministry announces to give Adhoc bonus on Diwali
The Finance Ministry has announced Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Adhoc Bonus) to Central Government employees on the occasion of Diwali. Under this, all eligible employees will get 30 days salary.
13 Percent hike in Budget Allocation for Higher Education
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Giving a boost to higher learning and with the promise of providing one major central institute in each state, India Saturday earmarked Rs.26,855 crore for higher
ODI WC 2023: 'Pakistan has made an agreement, cannot back down'; ICC's response to PCB's statement about coming to India
After the schedule of the ODI World Cup was decided, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) started reluctantly. He said in a statement on Tuesday that he has not received the No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Six accused denied bail in documents leak case
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A court here on Tuesday rejected bail applications of five corporate executives and a defence ministry staffer in the petroleum ministry documents leak case.The bail
Sheikh Hasina: How can Sheikh Hasina escape Bangladesh's extradition appeal? The former ambassador tells the easy way.
The interim government of Bangladesh has demanded the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina from the Government of India. Regarding this, Mahesh Sachdeva, who was the High Commissioner of India to
DC vs LSG: Rajasthan Royals bat after Delhi Capitals' victory, Sanju Samson's Pink Army gets ticket for playoffs
In the 64th match of IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 19 runs. Rajasthan Royals have benefited greatly from this victory of Delhi. Sanju Samson's Pink Army has
Windfall Tax: Center changed its decision in 19 days, the windfall tax on petrol was abolished, tax cut on ATF-Diesel
Because of the softening of crude oil prices in the global markets, the central government has cut the windfall tax imposed on the export of petroleum products from the country. It is believed that
One-fourth of the world's malnourished in India: Report claims India tops in milk-vegetable-pulse production, but 22 crore Indians do not have enough food
The ill effects of the Corona period are now visible in the world. According to the UN's 'The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022 Report', people's struggle with hunger has
