BGMEA Urges Bangladesh to Seek Three-Month Notification From India to Clear Pending Export Shipments | Trade Data News Bangladesh

Bangladesh port curbs may shift Rs 1,000 crore textile trade to Indian manufacturers - India Seatrade News

India’s recent decision to restrict imports from Bangladesh through land routes could open up a Rs 1,000–2,000 crore opportunity for the domestic textile sector, according to industry insiders. However, the move may temporarily disrupt supply chains of major Indian and global apparel brands, potentially causing a 2–3% rise in prices of popular items like T-shirts and denims during the winter season. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGF…

BGMEA Seeks 3-Month Delay for India’s Land Port Ban on Garment Exports

The BGMEA has called on India to allow for a three-month reprieve on its abrupt ban on the entry of Bangladeshi garment exports via its land ports.

BGMEA urges Bangladesh to seek three-month notification from India to clear pending export shipments | Trade Data News Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called on the Bangladeshi Government to formally request the Indian authorities for a three-month notification period to facilitate the clearance of pending export shipments destined for India. The move aims to address the backlog caused by recent restrictions at land ports. Asif Ashraf, a former vice-president […] The post BGMEA urges Bangladesh to seek three-month notif…

India restricts Bangladesh imports at land ports after remarks - Cargo Insights

India limits imports from Bangladesh at key land ports, citing need for trade parity after controversial comments. India has formally restricted the import of goods from Bangladesh through several northeastern land ports. The order, notified on May 17 and published in the Gazette of India, now allows imports only through Kolkata or Nhava Sheva seaports. The move comes weeks after Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus made controversi…

India’s Inland Shipment Suspension from Bangladesh: A Wake-Up Call for Regional Trade

This week, a pivotal policy change has sent ripples across the supply chain and retail sectors: India has reportedly suspended all inland shipments from Bangladesh, disrupting a critical trade corridor that has long bolstered economic ties between the two nations. Figure: Abdullah Al Mamun, Business Area Manager, M&S Bangladesh Why This MattersIndia and Bangladesh maintain a strong bilateral trade relationship valued at over $14 billion annuall…

Export Costs Jump 5x For Bangladesh After India Restricts Land Port Access

Agartala: India’s curb on land-based imports from Bangladesh has triggered alarm in Dhaka, where Bangladeshi exporters now face four to five times higher costs and delivery delays of nearly a week. With a Government of India’s notification issued on May 17 effectively blocking land port entry of multiple Bangladeshi goods—including garments, processed foods, snacks, plastic ware, soft drinks, and furniture—exports to India’s Northeast must now b…