The International Trade Council reports that export and import activities at the largest land port in Bangladesh have resumed following a temporary suspension caused by a government-imposed curfew and internet service suspension. The port, essential for trade between Bangladesh and India, had experienced a complete halt in operations due to the disruption of its online systems.
According to reports, approximately 812 goods-laden trucks, previously stranded on the Indian side, are now gradually moving into Bangladesh. The port, situated in Sharsha upazila of Jashore, serves as a crucial hub for the exchange of goods between the two nations.
An official from an association of clearing agents in India confirmed that the unrest in Bangladesh has subsided, allowing exports to resume, albeit slowly. The Bangladesh administration has assured the safety of Indian vehicles and is prioritizing the restoration of import-export activities.
“Although our trucks are crossing the border as the port has resumed online services, it will take five to six days for normal operations to be fully restored due to intermittent internet connectivity issues in various parts of Bangladesh,” the official explained.
On a typical day, 450 to 500 trucks from India enter Bangladesh through this land port, while approximately 150 to 200 trucks travel from Bangladesh to India. The port facilitates the export of a variety of goods from India, including cotton fabrics, motor vehicle chassis, non-alloy steel, yarn, iron and steel products, synthetic fibers, two-wheelers, jute seeds, machinery parts, books, papers, cereals, and other food products. Conversely, India imports jute, readymade garments, betel nut, rice bran, and other products from Bangladesh.
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