Scope of Dovetailing Inland and Coastal Waterways between India and Bangladesh
Overview
India and Bangladesh are connected through both rivers and coastal waterways. They have also signed several agreements to enhance waterborne trade, which is more energy efficient, cheaper and environment friendly than other modes of transport. But, still, waterborne trade is minuscule compared to other modes. This Briefing Paper attempts to analyse the scope and benefits of dovetailing riverine and coastal waterway transportation between India and Bangladesh to facilitate diverting traffic from other modes to waterways.