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India & Bangladesh Discuss Land Port Infrastructure Development

  • 12 Nov 2024

On 11th November 2024, Bangladeshi officials arrived in India to participate in a meeting focused on improving land port infrastructure along the India-Bangladesh border, aiming to boost trade and connectivity.

Key Points

  • 6th LPAI-BLPA Subgroup Meeting: The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) and the Bangladesh Land Port Authority (BLPA) are conducting the sixth subgroup meeting to discuss upgrades to current land ports and explore new ways to enhance cross-border trade.
  • Commitment to Strengthening Connectivity: LPAI highlighted that this meeting underscores the ongoing commitment between India and Bangladesh to improve infrastructure that supports smoother cross-border trade and travel, promoting regional cooperation.
  • Focus on Regional Integration: Discussions will build on previous agreements to reinforce regional economic integration, showing a shared dedication to enhancing cross-border infrastructure.
  • Field Visit to Rupaidiah Land Port: On 14th November, the Bangladesh delegation will visit the Rupaidiah land port on the Uttar Pradesh-Nepal border to observe operations and identify areas for future infrastructure improvements, aiming to streamline connectivity at critical cross-border points.