Prime Minister opens Maitri bridge with Bangladesh, woos Tripura with ‘HIRA-wala development’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Bharat Bangla Maitri Bridge in Tripura’s South district, saying it would serve as a new trade corridor between the two countries.

“The connectivity through this bridge will not only give more strength to our cordial ties with Bangladesh but also boost trade relations, helping the Northeast states grow. The project will enhance people-to-people contact and open up scope for deeper economic and trade ties.” The PM said after inaugurating the Maitri bridge virtually.

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) was assigned the project and the bridge came up at a cost of Rs 133 crores.