PM Modi, Bangladesh PM Hasina Re-Initiate Rail Link After 55 Years

PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina have virtually inaugurated the Chilahati-Haldibari rail link between India and Bangladesh on December 17. Reportedly, the rail link remained passive for nearly 55 years. Moreover, they have inaugurated a digital exhibition to celebrate the life of freedom leaders Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman and Mahatma Gandhi. While PM Modi said maintaining relations with Bangladesh is a "priority", his counterpart Hasina acclaimed, “India is our true friend.”