Kolkata-Agartala Bus Via Dhaka Resumes After 18-Month Hiatus

• The Kolkata-Agartala bus service via Dhaka has resumed after an 18-month suspension.
• The hiatus was due to political turmoil in Bangladesh, affecting visa processes and passenger numbers.
• Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury welcomed the first bus with 20 passengers at Akhaura ICP.
• Another bus departed for Kolkata, with officials expecting passenger numbers to increase as visa processes stabilize.
• The service is seen as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the two neighboring countries.