Adarsh Swaika said the standard operating procedure for the movement of passenger and cruise vessels on ‘Coastal and Protocol’ routes was signed in October last year in New Delhi. “We are eagerly looking forward to the launch of first cruise vessel between India and Bangladesh under this framework by March 2019,” he said, while speaking at a discussion in Dhaka on Thursday before the upcoming maritime conclave in India. The India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised the discussion before a road show to promote ‘Maritime Conclave 2019’ being organised in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Feb 14 and 15. Economic Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister Mashiur Rahman was present as the chief guest at the event chaired by President of the India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abdul Matlub Ahmad. The acting high commissioner said the conclave will provide a major platform for promotion of investment in the maritime sector in India.

Source: bd News24 January 31, 2019 19:41 UTC