Land Ports Authority of India Looks to Build New International Land Ports to Boost Trade with Bangladesh and Nepal
The Land Ports Authority of India eyes constructing seven to eight new international land ports in Bengal to streamline the movement of cargo and people across the Bangladesh and Nepal borders. This regional expansion is part of a larger national initiative to build 74 additional land ports across India. This infrastructure boost could significantly enhance regional trade, with the potential to unlock over ₹4.4 lakh crore in untapped trade potential.
Asian Development Outlook April 2026
GDP in Bangladesh is forecast to recover to 4.0% in FY2026 due to financial sector reforms. In Bhutan, the construction of new hydropower plants will bolster growth to 6.9% in FY2026. In India, GDP growth will moderate to 6.9% in FY2026. Growth is forecast to slow in Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in FY2026. In Southeast Asia, GDP in Myanmar is forecast at 2.4% in FY2026.
SASEC Countries Discuss Digital Transformation for the SASEC Program
Government Officials of SASEC partner countries participated in a virtual workshop held on 20 May 2026 to discuss digital transformation for the SASEC Program focusing on digital transformations needed in the four operational priorities, i.e. transport, trade facilitation, energy, and economic corridor development.
SASEC Countries Refine Framework for Food Systems Development
SASEC countries deliberated, in a virtual workshop on 14 May 2026, the refinements to the draft SASEC Food Systems Development Framework 2035 that covers food security, food safety and food trade. The workshop brought together government officials from all SASEC countries.
SASEC Countries Advance Tourism Development Framework 2035
Government officials from SASEC countries participated in a virtual workshop on 12 May 2026 to review the approach paper for the SASEC Tourism Development Framework 2035. The workshop was organized by the SASEC Secretariat, with support from the Asian Development Bank. The framework is envisioned as a key building block for advancing tourism within SASEC economic corridor development.
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20 May
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14 May
Multisector
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12 May
Tourism
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24 Mar
Trade Facilitation
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12 June 2026
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8 May 2026
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