India for diverting trade routes

Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pankaj Saran on Monday stressed diverting the trade between Bangladesh and India from roads to waterways, railways and coastal ports. “We know we should decongest the Petrapole-Benapole trading post by diverting the trade to other LCSs (Land Customs Stations) and away from road to waterways, rail and ports,” he said. The Indian envoy was addressing the quarterly luncheon meeting of Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) at MCCI Bhaban. Pankaj also sounded optimistic about the investment of Indian businesses in Bangladesh. He stressed greater sub-regional cooperation, greater integration and greater connectivity in the coming days, according to UNB.