Brahmanbaria’s Kasba Border Haat has closed after Covid-19 hit the country in 2020. The shutdown has resulted in heavy losses for local traders, demanding the market reopen as the pandemic situation improves.file photo
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Brahmanbaria’s Kasba Border Haat has closed after Covid-19 hit the country in 2020. The shutdown has resulted in heavy losses for local traders, demanding the market reopen as the pandemic situation improves.file photo
Bangladesh and India on Thursday discussed reopening their borders, settling trade in Indian rupees, a possible signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa), and various other issues.
The development came after Commerce Minister Tipu Munsi met with Inidan counterpart Piyush Goyal, Live Mint reports.
“The Ministers have proposed a range of mutually beneficial measures, including the removal of non-tariff barriers and port restrictions, the reopening of borders, the harmonization and mutual recognition of standards and procedures of both sides, the settlement of trade in the Indian Rupee, and the enhancement of connectivity and trade. We discussed various issues: infrastructure to realize the full potential of the India-Bangladesh economic relationship, among others,” the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement.
A joint feasibility study on Cepa was carried out after the two countries agreed to consider a bilateral FTA, he added.
Both Bangladesh and India will work together to resolve the issues raised during the talks and ensure that the outcomes expected in the joint statement by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September this year are achieved. agreed to do so. spirit as soon as possible.
