Kolkata-Dhaka train service to be launched on April 14

India and Bangladesh have decided to launch a train service between Kolkata and Dhaka on April 14, marking first rail link between the two neighbours. The agreement to launch the service on Bangla New Year Day was concluded yesterday, official sources said in Kolkata today. As per the agreement, each country will run the train for six months each, they said. The two countries have at present two bus services -- between Kolkata and Dhaka and between Agartala and Dhaka. Launch of the train service is a significant development as this proposal has been hanging fire for several years because of Dhaka's reluctance. However, situation has changed after the caretaker government took over. The caretaker government has taken a number of other steps that have drawn positive reaction from India. These steps include clearance of a power project to be set up by BHEL. Significantly, an investment of about USD 200 million will be made by Bangladesh in this. The caretaker government is also positively considering India's proposals for transit and gas pipeline to Myanmar.

Courtesy: PTI

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