A meeting between BSNl and team of delegation from Bangladesh led by Hon’ble Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Tarana Halim was held. Md. Monwar Hossain, Managing Director, Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company limited, Bangladesh was also present in the meeting. On this occasion, Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNl and BSNl Board Directors welcomed the delegation from Bangladesh. CMD BSNl said, “Bangladesh is best neighbor and best friend, with so many similarities between two countries it will only help in building a formidable partnership”.
It was appreciated that the recently commissioned 10 G Internet link from Agartala to Cox Bazaar in Bangladesh is being utilized very effectively to improve the internet connectivity of North East Region of India.
The payment for 1st quarter since the commissioning of link i.e. 08-02-2016 was handed over by CMD BSNl to H.E. Tarana Halim in the meeting.
Minister for Posts and Telecommunications, Bangladesh Tarana Halim said in her speech that Bangladesh is always grateful for contribution / support getting from India since their freedom. She said that she has a vision for the Mobile phone for each women of Bangladesh to empower them. She also made the point that her purpose of visit was to enhance the co-operation for Telecommunications with India specially with BSNl.
Meeting was concluded in very conducive atmosphere to enhance the co-operation between both countries.