Modi govt’s tough action brings Bangladesh on its knees, anti-India Yunus says…

New Delhi: India has completely banned the export of Bangladesh’s ready-made garments and several other consumer goods through land ports. This decision by India is being seen as a retaliatory action against Bangladesh. Now, the interim government of Bangladesh, led by Mohammad Yunus, has also reacted to this issue. Sheikh Bashiruddin, the commerce advisor of the interim government, stated that their government is committed to resolving all pending trade issues with India through negotiations.

Sheikh Bashiruddin said, “We have not yet received any official notification regarding this decision from the Indian government. Only when we receive official information will we be able to take appropriate action. If any problem arises, both parties will resolve it through mutual dialogue.”

Recently, India imposed a ban on the import of readymade garments, fruits and fruit-flavored beverages, carbonated drinks, bakery products, snacks, chips, confectionery, cotton and cotton yarn waste, ready-made products made of plastic and PVC, and wooden furniture from Bangladesh via land route.

In fact, before this, Bangladesh had imposed a ban on the import of yarn (cotton thread) from India through land routes. India had also cancelled the trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh to export goods to third countries.

Sheikh Bashiruddin said, “We have received information through social media and news that India has taken some steps, particularly at the Akhaura and Dawki border points. Our priority is to achieve competitiveness, which is beneficial for both countries.” He further stated, “We are geographically connected countries. Competition, transportation costs, and other factors are certain. For this reason, we periodically impose bans on the import of our agricultural products, and India does so as well. This is a process of trade management, and we are working on it. If any problems arise, both parties will work together to find a solution.”

It is being reported that India’s decision will impact Bangladesh’s exports of nearly 770 million dollars, which is about 42 percent of Bangladesh’s total exports. Following the restrictions imposed by India, Bangladesh will now have to send its ready-made garments through Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port and Kolkata port, leading to an expected increase in costs. India has clearly stated that the import of ready-made garments from Bangladesh will not be allowed through any land port; however, it has only been permitted through Nhava Sheva and Kolkata ports.

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