DHAKA: A joint survey of the boundary line between India and Bangladesh has begun at Katigorah border area in Cachar district of Assam.

The survey covering 32-km of the international border in Cachar district began on Friday (November 22) in the presence of the representatives of both the countries, sources said.

It may take six to seven months to complete the work, sources added.

Before starting the survey, a preliminary meeting was held between the survey and administrative officers at the zero point of the border at Natanpur area of Katigorah.

Survey work will cover the area from pillar no 1338 to pillar no 1358.

The survey will be held on the map signed by the representatives of the two countries, the sources said.

According to the survey team, the last survey between India and the then East Pakistan was held in 1962.

The team will also supervise the repair and replacement of pillars on the border line.

Source: business-standard.com

BDST: 1830 HRS, NOV 23, 2013