After demand from Assam's Barak Valley, Bangladesh visa centre in Silchar to come up soon, says envoy

A Bangladesh visa centre is set to come up in Silchar soon after demand of residents from the three districts of Assam’s Barak Valley, said Bangladesh Assistant High Commissioner in Guwahati on Monday.

Ruhul Amin highlighted the significant demand for Bangladesh visas from Barak Valley, which comprises Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi districts.

“Consequently, it has been decided to establish a visa center in Silchar, the headquarters of Cachar district,” PTI quoted Amin as saying.

While the exact opening date is yet to be determined, Amin assured that it will be finalised soon. The centre will process applications and issue visas for travel to Bangladesh.

Moreover, Amin mentioned that there’s a proposal under consideration to initiate a border market at Harinagar part II of Katigorah, with hopes for a favorable outcome in the near future.

The market was proposed to be set up on 500 bighas of land on the bank of the Surma river at Katigorah in Cachar district.

The Bangladesh government was considering opening two such markets to establish goodwill and coordination among the people living in the border areas of the two countries, he said.

“Our government always emphasises on maintaining a good relationship with India,” Amin added.

With inputs from agencies