The Assistant High Commissioner of India stationed in Rajshahi Manoj Kumar, said that the current relationship between Bangladesh and India reflects the aspirations of the people of both nations.
He added that there exists a strong commercial bond between the two countries.
“However, I would like to request that with your cooperation, the existing bilateral ties can be further strengthened in the days ahead,” he said.
He made these remarks on Wednesday at 1:30pm during a discussion held at the Hili Land Port conference room with C&F agents, import-export traders and customs officials.
He further noted: “So far, we (India) have issued more visas to Bangladeshi nationals compared to other countries. Nonetheless, we are working to resolve the complexities related to visa issuance. Additionally, there are certain internal issues, including staff shortages, which we are striving to overcome to streamline the visa process.”
Earlier on Wednesday at noon, he arrived at the Hili border check-post gate, where he exchanged greetings with the on-duty members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) before entering Indian territory.
There, he attended a one-hour meeting inside the Hili customs area with Indian customs officials and local business representatives.
He later held a meeting with BSF officials at the border check-post.
Upon his return from India, he entered the Hili Land Port on the Bangladesh side, where he was welcomed with flowers by port and customs authorities.
Afterwards, he participated in a meeting at the port conference room with traders and customs officials to discuss measures for enhancing the efficiency of import and export operations at the land port.
