Two of the traditional border haats (markets) are expected to be opened in March as part of pilot projects to revive the historic trade ties between Meghalaya and Bangladesh. Bangladesh Commerce Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan said here last night that both countries hoped to open up at least ten more such haats in the next six-eight months. These haats would benefit both countries,especially the people living along border areas,Khan,leading a high-powered delegation from Bangladesh,said after meeting Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and other state officials. "So far,three locations have been identified for establishing border-haats in Sonarhat-Lyngkhat (Sylhet-East Khasi Hills border),Baliamari-Kalaichar (Kurigram-West Garo Hills border) and Narayantala-Balat (Sunamganj-East Khasi Hills border)," Bangladesh High Commissioner Tariq A Karim said.
