Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:42pm on 17 May 2025,Saturday India Global
On May 17, 2025, India imposed immediate restrictions on Bangladeshi consumer goods entering through northeastern land transit points. Imports of ready-made garments, plastics, wooden furniture, carbonated and fruit-flavoured drinks, processed foods, and cotton waste are now limited to Kolkata and Nhava Sheva sea ports. This decision follows India's earlier withdrawal of a trans-shipment facility for Bangladeshi exports via Indian territory. India's move is seen as a response to Bangladesh's continued restrictions on Indian exports through northeastern land ports. The strained trade relations coincide with political tensions after former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled amid protests in 2024. Bangladesh's annual ready-made garment exports to India, valued at approximately $700 million, are expected to be significantly impacted. (PC: The Telegraph)
