Banglabandha
Banglabandha | |
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Border crossing for vehicles | |
Border crossing at Banglabandha | |
| Coordinates: 26°37′46″N 88°24′45″E / 26.6295°N 88.4126°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Rangpur Division |
| District | Panchagarh District |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Banglabandha is a major inland port in northern Bangladesh established to provide a trade link with India, Nepal and Bhutan. The three nations are separated by 52 km (32 mi) of Indian territory, known as the Siliguri Corridor. On the Indian side of the border is Phulbari. Border crossing of vehicles between Phulbari and Banglabandha was inaugurated in January 2011.