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Ten Years Without Direct Kolkata-Dhaka Train Link
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
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For the past decade, Kolkata and Dhaka have not had a direct train link, marking a significant gap in regional connectivity.
For the past ten years, the direct rail link between Kolkata and Dhaka has been absent, drawing attention from commuters and policymakers alike.
The last direct train service was discontinued over a decade ago, leaving passengers to rely on longer, indirect routes for travel between the two cities.
The absence of this link has highlighted the need for renewed discussions on cross-border connectivity and cooperation between India and Bangladesh.
The last direct train service was discontinued over a decade ago, leaving passengers to rely on longer, indirect routes for travel between the two cities.
The absence of this link has highlighted the need for renewed discussions on cross-border connectivity and cooperation between India and Bangladesh.