Dhaka, March 9 -- The Meghalaya government is eager to establish a new economic corridor through Bangladesh to enhance connectivity between the northeastern region and the rest of India.

The state government believes that alongside the existing Hilli-Mahendraganj cross-border economic corridor, a new corridor could be developed, India's New Delhi Television Limited, or NDTV, reported.

Hili is a border town in West Bengal while Mahendraganj is located in Meghalaya's Garo Hills region.

Both towns share borders with Bangladesh.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the 100-km route could reduce travel time and costs by 25-60 percent, connecting Kolkata to growth centres like Tura, Baghmara, Dalu, and Dawki.

The National Highways a...