| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: Bangladesh should focus on trade-related activities for its sustainable
economic development rather than remittance earnings. All kinds of connectivity
play a significant role in establishing bilateral relations, improving trade, and creating
economic opportunities. This paper discusses the benefits of land connectivity among
Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Bhutan through the Banglabandha port.
Methodology: The study sample size was 46, among which 15 were exporters, 15
were importers, 15 were clearing and forwarding agents, and one from the port
authority. Separate questionnaires collected primary data, and researchers interviewed
the respondents to get the actual scenario of the Banglabandha port. Secondary
sources are used to understand the opportunities and challenges that lie in border
connectivity with its vicinity regions.
Findings: Banglabandha port is one of the strategic ports of Bangladesh, which
connects India, Nepal, and Bhutan in a very short distance. Since the emergence of
the port in 2014, trade has been increased among the countries through the
Banglabandha port. All neighboring countries can gain from the development of the
intra-network by using the port, and it will contribute to the improvement of the living
standard for all. Bangladesh can benefit from transit facilities and increased business
scope.
Limitations: This paper includes a small number of respondents which should not be
the case. However, somebody can extend future research with respondents from each
country (India, Nepal, and Bhutan).
Practical Implications: This paper might help the countries' authority to understand
the value of the Banglabandha port for all.
Originality: There are available research publications on overall connectivity among
Bangladesh's neighboring countries but not on Banglabandha Port. This paper might
motivate governments to investigate the opportunities that Banglabandha has to offer. | en_US |
