UNB, Dhaka: Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das said that steps will be taken on the Indian side of the port to increase business facilities. She said this while visiting the port around 11am. Many travellers use this port regularly, she said, noting that export-import activities through the port are good. The High Commissioner said she had also spoken to local businesspersons. After visiting Hili immigration office, customs office, private operator PanamaHiliPort and international check post areas, Riva Ganguly entered the Indian side and later left the spot at 1pm for Dhaka.

The Assistant High Commissioner of India in Rajshahi Sandip Mitra, Joypurhat-20 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Commander Lt Col Rashed Mohammad Anisul Haque, Upazila Chairman Harun-ur-Rashid, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abdur Rafiul Alam, and municipality Mayor Jamil Hossain, among others, were present.