Trade suspended through Benapole port

Trade between India and Bangladesh has been suspended from Monday through the Benapole port due to the movement of the Trinamool Congress, the ruling party in West Bengal state, in Bangaon of India.

As a result, perishable goods stuck on both sides are expiring.

After 41-day long shutdown due to the coronavirus, trade between the two countries started from noon on Thursday through the Benapole port following an agreement between the governments of India and Bangladesh.

At least 15 trucks carrying jute seeds, mesta seeds and maize seeds were imported from India.

Besides, there are many daily necessary things in the line.

Benapole Customs House works with a revenue target of Tk 25 crore per day.

The government has so far incurred the loss of Tk 1,000 crore due to the suspension of import and export on account of the pandemic.