Akhaura, Tripura

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2016: A Wagah-like ceremony

The Times of India, Jan 27 2016

Biswendu Bhattacharjee

A Wagah-like ceremony in the east

The ceremonial retreat of the national flag on the 67th Republic Day assumed new significance on Tuesday as for the first time, Bangladesh joined India in celebrating the occasion on its territory. The entire stretch of Akhaura on both sides of the border was decorated with colourful flags and festoons by the border guards of the two countries. It was reminiscent of the ceremony at Wagah where thousands of people on Indian and Pakistani sides throng each day for a glimpse that goes into their photo albums. BSF Tripura frontier organised the event along with its counterpart Border Gu ards of Bangladesh (BGB). The proceedings kicked of with the ceremonial flag hois ting by both countries in the morning, followed by the com manders of both sides delive ring speeches exuding warmth and spirit of friendship. The project was in limbo for a long time, as the Bangladesh government did not allow any construction within 150 yards of zero line (the internationally recognised border). Finally, the Sheikh Hasina government agreed to relax the norms for Wagah-like infrastructure, including a mini-stadium to organise the Beating Retreat ceremony.