Dhaka-Kolkata-Maitree-Express

The cross-border passenger train service between Bangladesh and India, the Maitree Express—which has been suspended for over two years—is likely to resume operations soon. Although no concrete decisions were reached on the first day of a three-day inter-ministerial railway meeting between the two nations, optimistic remarks from Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi have sparked hope. He said that discussions are actively ongoing and a specific date will be announced very shortly.Speaking to j...

The prospects of resuming the popular Bangladesh-India Maitree Express, which has been suspended for nearly two years, have significantly strengthened. Dhaka has officially requested the resumption of this cross-border train service. Following the application, India’s Ministry of Railways and Ministry of External Affairs are actively considering the matter, and Indian sources indicate that directives have already been issued to begin the necessary preparations.Cross-border rail services, includi...