What is the name of India Bangladesh border?

International Border
The Bangladesh–India border, known locally as the International Border (IB), is an international border running between Bangladesh and India that demarcates the eight divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.

Where is Petrapole border?

Petrapole is the Indian side of Petrapole-Benapole border checkpoint between India and Benapole of Bangladesh, on the Bangladesh-India border, near Bongaon in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Petrapole border is the only land port in south Bengal….

How can I cross the border of Bangladesh?

Several bus companies operate daily services from Kolkata to Dhaka, and use this crossing. The most reputable ones are Green Line and Shyomli. Both operate several buses a day. Green Line charges 350 Rs per person, Shyomli charges 300 Rs per person and Desh Travels charges 280 Rs per person for a bus to the border.

Is Bangladesh in Pakistan?

After the partition of the British India in 1947, Bangladesh was integrated in Pakistan. It was known as East Bengal until 1955 and thereafter as East-Pakistan following the implementation of the One Unit program.

Who drew the border between Indian and Pakistan?

Cyril Radcliffe
Cyril Radcliffe: The man who drew the partition line. Seventy years ago a British lawyer was asked to divide British-ruled India into the new independent nations of India and Pakistan.

Can you drive from India to Bangladesh?

A ‘carnet’ (you need to deposit 200 per cent of your vehicle’s value to obtain it for your vehicle) is a must to exit India and enter Bangladesh. You don’t need to apply for special permissions or permits other than carnet & visa. Visitors can enter Bangladesh from the Petrapole–Benapole border.

Can we enter Bangladesh by road?

When applying for Bangladeshi VISA, specify that you want to travel by road. One can reach Bangladesh by road from Kolkata either via Benapole or Basirhat crossing. If Dhaka is your destination, there are direct buses from Kolkata and Agartala.

Can a Pakistani visit Bangladesh?

Nationals of Pakistan, like most other countries, need to have Bangladesh visa endorsed on their passports before visiting Bangladesh. Visa is subject to clearance from the headquarters in Bangladesh. Personal appearance during submission of visa application is mandatary.

Who decided to split India?

The partition was caused in part by the two-nation theory presented by Syed Ahmed Khan, due to presented religious issues. Pakistan became a Muslim country, and India became a majority Hindu but secular country. The main spokesperson for the partition was Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

How did Radcliffe divided India?

(Radcliffe was responsible for drawing the borders for Pakistan and India. Punjab was split into two: West Punjab became part of Pakistan and the East Punjab belonged to India. Similarly, West Bengal became a state of India, and East Bengal (now Bangladesh) became a province of Pakistan.)

Which is the best road to Bangladesh from India?

Drive on NH35 (National Highway 35) – Bike ride on Jessore Road (part of NH 35 i.e., Barasat to Bongaon Petra-pole (India Bangladesh Border)) – Riding bike on Jessore Road which is a part of National Highway 35 (NH-35 between Bongaon Bangladesh Border & Barasat in India).

Who is the transporter for Benapole, Bangladesh?

C&F Benapole Petrapole, Transporter for Benapole, Bangladesh, CHA We as PBL team take pleasure in introducing ourselves as a leading LSP (Logistics Service Provider) and CHA (Custom House Agent) License No: E-16, Code No: 2196, Valid Upto 14.05

Which is the largest land port in South Bengal?

Petrapole is the Indian side of Petrapole-Benapole border checkpoint between India and Benapole of Bangladesh, on the Bangladesh-India border, near Bongaon in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Petrapole border is the only land port in south Bengal. It is also the largest land customs station in Asia.

Which is the best way to travel from Petrapole to Bangladesh?

We are an export logistics centric company and a large portion of our fleet is dedicated to movement for Bangladesh. Right from the customer’s origin, our fleet goes directly to Petrapole via Kalitolla & CWC parking.