Regional connectivity among neighbouring countries stressed
BSS
RAJSHAHI: Speakers at a view-sharing meeting here today unequivocally called for more connectivity of Bangladesh with India, Nepal and Bhutan for a substantial and sustainable development of the region, reports BSS. They also stressed the need for developing bilateral relations and regional communications for economic prosperity of Bangladesh and the neighbouring countries. SAARC Peoples Link Forum-bd (SPLF), Rajshahi organized the discussion styled Connectivity between Bangladesh-India-Nepal-Bhutan held at its office in the city.
With Forum President Mustafizur Rahman Khan in the chair, SPLF General Secretary Kolpona Roy and members Saiduzzaman Sipon, Advocate Abdus Samad, Shahnaj Begum, Fatema Sarker and Tahera Khatun also spoke.
The meeting mentioned that connectivity at peoples level of SAARC countries should be enhanced to develop better understanding along with upholding regional peace and stability in the region. Not only through tourism, the relations may be improved in cultural, sports and also in other arenas.
There should be provision of road and railways connectivity between Bangladesh and Nepal and Bhutan instead of only the airway for the sake of welfare of the people.
The speakers termed the Bangladesh-India relation as cordial and long-lasting and said visa procedure should be made more easy and liberalized. In case of medical and other emergencies visa should be given even within a day.
