Ports contain ports imported from Bangladesh to have an impact in Bangladesh, but the national interest is highest: Officials

Officials said on Sunday (May 18, 2025) that while the centre’s move to restrict imports of certain commodities from Bangladesh through land ports will have an impact on employment and transportation income in West Bengal, national interests are more important than potential economic consequences.

Officials said on Sunday (May 18, 2025) that while the centre’s move to restrict imports of certain commodities from Bangladesh through land ports will have an impact on employment and transportation income in West Bengal, national interests are more important than potential economic consequences.

The central government on Saturday put port restrictions on imports of some Bangladeshi goods, such as ready-made clothing and processed food, in response to similar curbs Dhaka had for certain Indian products last month.

“About 20-30 trucks, carrying finished high-end clothing, even if it appears every day after the three countries’ transshipment is prohibited. The latest order will completely stop such action through onshore ports. When transshipment is allowed, 60-80 trucks enter India, Petrapole Clearing Agrents Suppent Agrents aftersent Agess Atspent Adment Wearents affent Adment Suppers Welfare Association (PCASWA) member Kartik kartik kartik kartik katraborty says.

Truck drivers and workers at border logistics centers will be affected by the port restriction order, he said.

A trade expert who declined to be named said that finished clothing in Bangladesh usually enters modern Indian retail chains at low prices, and these products are actually “poured onto the market” by Bangladeshi exporters.

“The Centre’s move may be strategic and may be related to national interests and recent geopolitical developments, including the links between Dhaka and Islamabad. National interests are more important than potential economic impacts,” the expert said.

The centre said the notice imposed “imports of certain goods, such as ready-made clothing, processed food, etc. from ports from Bangladesh to India.”

The order said that ready-made clothing imported from Bangladesh will not be allowed to be imported from any land port. However, it can only be allowed through NHAVA SHEVA and Kolkata Harbour.

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Mr Chakraborty pointed out that due to the longer shipping time of about two weeks, harbour imports are not the preferred choice, and only 3-4 days pass through the road.