PM Hasina to India: “Include Bangladeshi experts in any study group on the proposed Tipaimukh dam Project”; Bangladesh Railway inked a Tk 60-crore deal with Indian company; ruled out any possibility of withdrawing Bangladesh's maritime boundary case again
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    • According to reports, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked India to conclude the water-sharing treaty over Teesta river and include Bangladeshi experts in any study group on the proposed Tipaimukh dam project. She also urged India to reciprocate with the steps taken by Bangladesh for improving relations between the two neighbouring countries.1

    Meanwhile, reports noted that Bangladesh Railway inked a Tk 60-crore deal with Indian company Texmaco Rail and Engineering Ltd on March 18, 2012 to purchase 81 broad-gauge oil tank wagons and three brake vans in 12 months. Additional Director General (Rolling Stock) of Bangladesh Railway Md Khalilur Rahman and Vice President of Taxmaco P Guha signed the agreement at Railway Bhaban in the city. This is the fourth contract signed under a project of India's $1 billion credit to Bangladesh.2

    According to reports, Foreign Minister Dipu Moni ruled out any possibility of withdrawing Bangladesh's maritime boundary case against India, but said bilateral negotiations could take place alongside the arbitration on the basis of the principles set by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).3

    Reports noted that Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, the chief of Air Staff of India, called on President Zillur Rahman at Bangabhaban in the city.4

    According to reports, India and Bangladesh have put in place mechanisms, including a coordinated border management plan, to address the issue of illegal migration and enhance cooperation between border guarding forces, Indian government told the Rajya Sabha on March 22, 2012.5

    In other developments, Foreign Minister Dipu Moni, went to Saudi Arabia on March 20, 2012 for a five-day official visit.6

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