Four South Asian nations – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal – who are also known as BBIN, are going to ink a motor vehicle agreement tomorrow aiming to establish free inter-connectivity for making a radical change in the region.
The transport ministers from the BBIN countries in a high-level meeting were supposed to sign the pact in Thimphu, capital of Bhutan.
Respective secretaries from the nations yesterday finalised the draft of the agreement.
When contacted, Road Transport and Highways Division Secretary MAN Siddique confirmed it.
As part of the move, a five-member delegation led by Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has already reached Thimphu, says the division’s Public Relation Officer Abu Naser. The agreement will allow cross-border movement for personal, passenger and cargo vehicles for the signatory countries without any trans-shipment hassle.
Besides businessmen will have right to carry goods across borders without trans-shipment arrangements.
Earlier, Obaidul Quader told the Dhaka Tribune: “The agreement will pave the way for a EU-like road communication system among the countries.”
After signing the agreement, a committee would be formed to work out its implementation method, following which a protocol will finally be signed to enjoy the new connectivity, sources said.
