Dr. Manik Saha, the Chief Minister of Tripura, announced on Friday that the Maitri Setu, an emblem of India-Bangladesh friendship, is likely to commence operations in September. The bridge spans the Feni river, connecting Sabroom town in Tripura with Ramghar in Bangladesh and with its operation the state shall get access to the Chittagong sea port, which is around 72 Kms away from the southern border of Tripura.