Amit Shah to inaugurate Passenger Terminal building, Maitri Dwar in Bengal Sunday

New Delhi, Oct 26 :Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar at Land Port, Patrapole in West Bengal on Sunday.

The Land Port Petrapole is the largest land port in South Asia and it is a vital gateway for trade and commerce between India and Bangladesh, an official statement said.

Petrapole (India)-Benapole (Bangladesh) is one of the most important land border crossings for India-Bangladesh both in terms of trade and passenger movement.

Nearly 70 percent of land-based trade (by value) between India and Bangladesh takes place through this Land Port. Petrapole Land Port is also the eighth largest international immigration port of India and facilitates the movement of over 23.5 lakh passengers annually between India and Bangladesh.

The New Passenger Terminal Building at Land Port Petrapole is a significant addition to the region's infrastructure, set to enhance the travel experience between India and Bangladesh.

Moreover, the Maitri Dwar will significantly accelerate the release and clearance of goods at the border, thereby enhancing trade efficiency. The Maitri Dwar is a joint cargo gate at zero line agreed upon by both countries.

Amit Shah had laid the foundation stone on May 9 last year.