India and Bangladesh have historical relations bound by socio-cultural affinity. Apart from sharing a 4,096-km border along West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram, the two countries share history, common heritage, linguistic and cultural ties, passion for music, literature and art.
In order to strengthen the ties further, a joint team of governments of India and Bangladesh decided to establish Border Haats in different locations of the northeast region, an endeavour to boost trade ties.
At present, two border Haats are operational at Kamalasagar in Sepahijala district of Tripura and Srinagar in South Tripura district. Trading in these border Haats of Tripura has become a boon for the locals of both sides of the border