<h1>Cross-border trade facilitation via Border Haat expands regional connectivity and seeks transit or trans shipment access through neighbouring ports.</h1> Inauguration of a Border Haat is described as a tool for cross-border trade facilitation and regional integration under the Act East policy, coupled with measures to develop the Integrated Check Post and expedite bridge construction over the Feni river to improve access to South East Asian markets; state officials requested permission for transit facilities via neighbouring seaports or, alternatively, trans shipment arrangements to strengthen bilateral trade links.