Bangladesh and India have embarked on a new height of mutual cooperation and friendship with the new opening of Shipping goods from Kolkata to northeastern states. With the strengthening of India’s maritime ties with neighbouring Bangladesh, the goods are easily transported through the Chattogram (Chittagong) Port. Although this kind of transborder seamless transit happens worldwide, in that part of the world, this was turned into a political ping pong over the last few decades or so. The first trial container ship from Kolkata to Agartala, the capital of Tripura, through Chattogram port was launched recently. It was perceived as a historic move as this sea route will open a new chapter in the India-Bangladesh maritime relations by allowing Chattogram and Mongla ports to transit goods from India.
It is a good relationship between the two countries. They are allowing both the ports (Chattogram and Mongla Port) the discharge Indian transit cargo and take it to northeastern states. This new window of bilateral trade routes will help facilitate Bangladesh waters. Our ships can go directly up to Dibrugarh, Pandu, and other terminals in Assam and connect to Kolkata. India and Bangladesh have enhanced shipping and water trade cooperation in recent years. Cruise services are already active between neighbouring nations to promote tourism and people-to-people ties.
This cooperation treaty will benefit both countries in furthering their trade and export, promoting tourism and investment.
The transit agreement between India and Bangladesh can potentially increase the GDP of both countries substantially. By facilitating trade, attracting FDI, enabling the movement of labour, and spurring infrastructure development, the agreement can foster economic growth and regional integration.
