PM Modi, Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina jointly launch key infra and rail link projects

Wednesday, 1 November 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have inaugurated key energy and connectivity projects, including a cross-border rail link between northeast India and Bangladesh. Modi described the inauguration of the rail project as a "historic" moment and highlighted the strong bond of friendship and collaboration between the two countries. The other projects inaugurated include a rail line and a power plant in Bangladesh. India has provided grant assistance of Rs 392.5 crore for the rail link.

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Join us for a historic moment as PM Narendra Modi & PM Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh come together for a momentous occasion. Witness the virtual inauguration of three transformative Indian-assisted development projects that will further strengthen the ties between these two nations, the...

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