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In a video message played at the event, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina hailed the inauguration of the "Maitri Setu" as a "historic moment".

India must allay Bangladesh’s concerns over CAA and NRC to ensure that Dhaka remains firmly on its side

Hasina's remarks came while addressing the virtual India-Bangladesh summit with Modi.

The inauguration of the Chilahati-Haldibari rail link is expected to enhance connectivity to Assam and West Bengal from Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina are expected to inaugurate this route on December 16, which is observed as the Vijay Diwas marking Dhaka's victory over Pakistani armed forces.