Bangladesh Railways to Convert the Dhaka-Chattogram Railway Line to Broad Gauge
Bangladesh Railways plans to convert the Dhaka-Chattogram railway line from meter gauge to broad gauge by 2027 with financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ADB is reported to have given primary assurance to finance the project.
India and Maldives Laud Growth in People-to-People Linkages
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s visit to India highlighted the growth in people-to-people ties between India and Maldives. India has become the top source for Maldives' tourism market. According to the press release, implementation of visa-free travel, improved air connectivity, exchange programs, and promoting cultural and economic linkages helped boost tourism.
Bangladesh and Nepal Officials Emphasize Increasing Energy, Trade, Tourism Collaboration
Officials of the Governments of Bangladesh and Nepal attended a luncheon hosted by Mr. Md Shahriar Alam, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh. The event emphasized increasing collaboration between Bangladesh and Nepal in sectors such as hydropower, tourism, connectivity, trade, and people-to-people linkages.
India Promotes Development of Multimodal Logistics Parks to Increase Efficiency
The National Highways Logistics Management Limited, Inland Waterways Authority of India, and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited of the Government of India signed a trilateral agreement that will work toward ramping up the development of India’s multimodal logistics parks.
Andhra Pradesh Industrial Corridors to Attract Rs 1 Lakh Crore Investment
The three industrial corridors of Andhra Pradesh, the Chennai - Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), Visakhapatnam - Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) and Hyderabad - Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (HBIC), to be implemented with financial assistance from ADB and the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust of India, is set to attract more than Rs 1 lakh crore (around $12.56 billion) investments and generate employment for 5.5 lakh (550,000) people by 2040.
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