Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Mohammad Riaz Hamidullah, on Saturday visited the Kamalasagar-Kasba border area in Tripura to review cross-border trade infrastructure and assess the status of the long-closed border haat.

Accompanied by a high-level delegation, the High Commissioner held discussions with Indian and Bangladeshi officials on issues related to the border market and its potential reopening. The delegation included Bangladesh's Assistant High Commissioners Zakirul Hasan Fahad from Guwahati and Hasan Al Bashar Abul Ali from Agartala, along with senior representatives from both countries.

The visit began with a meeting at the Comilla View Lodge in Kamalasagar, followed by an inspection of the Kamalasagar-Kasba Border Haat. Viewing the market from the Indian side of the border fencing, Hamidullah interacted with local residents to understand the factors behind the market's closure, the number of licensed traders, and the variety of goods that were once exchanged through the haat.

Officials said observations from the visit are likely to be shared with the foreign ministries of India and Bangladesh as both sides continue discussions on reviving the border haat, which has remained shut for an extended period.

The delegation later visited the historic Kamalasagar Lake, where they discussed the area's historical and strategic importance, as well as other local issues, before returning to the Comilla View Lodge.

Concluding the visit, the High Commissioner thanked the officials and local stakeholders for their cooperation and expressed hope of returning to the region in the future.

Hamidullah had arrived in Tripura earlier this week to participate as a special guest at the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026, held at the International Fair Ground in Hapania near Agartala. The conclave focused on expanding India-Bangladesh trade relations and exploring fresh avenues for economic cooperation, particularly in border regions.

Expressing satisfaction over his visit to the Kamalasagar-Kasba border area, the High Commissioner underlined the significance of the border haat in promoting bilateral trade, regional connectivity, and stronger people-to-people ties between India and Bangladesh.