Updated Mar 09, 2021 | 13:55 IST PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge between India and Bangladesh on March 9, 2021. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects in Tripura. PM inaugurates ‘Maitri Setu' between India, Bangladesh  Key Highlights PM Modi inaugurated 40,978 houses in Tripura New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge between India and Bangladesh on Tuesday via video conferencing. Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, during the launch of Maitri Setu bridge via videoconference, said the opening of the bridge is testimony to the Bangladesh government's continued commitment to support its neighbour India in strengthening connectivity in the region, particularly for Northeast India.