GUWAHATI: Assistant High Commissioner of Bangladesh Dr. Tanvir Mansur on Thursday, December 26, flagged off a commercial cargo service between the two countries through Dhubri river port on river Brahamputra.
The cargo service marks a new milestone in the constant endeavour to promote economically, more viable and environment-friendly modes of transport between the two countries, Mansur said.
The two Bangladeshi barges — MV Sagar Express and MV Alvahar — will carry 250 tonnes of crushed stone brought from Bhutan.
As per reports, the stone-laden vessels will reach Chilmari port in Bangladesh in the next four to five days.
