The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Foreign Adviser Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, expressed his "satisfaction" over the Indian Supreme Court's interim order on Friday that would allow limestone quarrying in forest areas of Meghalaya for transport to Lafarge's cement Plant in Chhattak, Sylhet.

The ruling was facilitated by the withdrawal of objection by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Environment.

For sometime, Bangladesh had been making efforts for such no objection through diplomatic means.

"I see this withdrawal of objection by the concerned Indian Ministry as a positive gesture in line with our growing bilateral relations," said Dr. Iftekhar Chowdhury, speaking in comments to the Media.