India agrees to nearly double the annual maintenance fees it pays to Bangladesh for using waterways facilities; US Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake emphasises increased engagement of Bangladesh with Afghanistan; Bangladesh seeks Thai support in b
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    • According to reports, India has agreed to nearly double the annual maintenance fees it pays to Bangladesh for using waterways facilities under a protocol between the two countries. Currently, India pays Tk 5.50 crore in fees. New Delhi's consent to raise the fees to Tk 10 crore came at a meeting between officials of the two sides in Dhaka on February 13, 2012. The decision will be finalised at the secretary-level meeting on renewal of the waterways protocol within next month. 1

    In another development, according to reports, US Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake has emphasised increased engagement of Bangladesh with Afghanistan as that would be very helpful for the ongoing reconstruction process in Afghanistan. He made these remarks when he called on Foreign Minister Dipu Moni at her office on February 16, 2012. 2

    In other developments, Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dipu Moni sought Thai support in Bangladesh's initiatives in becoming a member of Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM). She urged this when the outgoing Thai Ambassador Tasanawadee Miancharoen paid a farewell call on her at her office. 3

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