India recently banned indian land ports for many goods of Bangladesh. bangladesh came on its knees after this economic strike by India. Mohammad Yunus, who went to china and spoke against india, has now lost his arrogance. Sheikh Bashiruddin, Commerce Advisor of Mohammad Yunus' interim government, has said that bangladesh is ready to hold talks with india to resolve the export ban imposed by india on many major ports.
Bangladesh wants to hold talks with India
According to the report of news agency ANI, Bashiruddin said that bangladesh has not yet received any official message from India. He said, "We will take appropriate steps after getting formal information. If any issue arises, both sides will discuss it and find a solution."
ANI report quoted him as saying, "We have come to know from social media and news that they (India) have taken some decisions regarding land ports, especially Akhaura and Dawki ports. Our aim is to increase competition, which is mutually beneficial for both countries."
India banned the import of these goods from Bangladesh
India has banned the import of many items including readymade garments, carbonated drinks, snacks, cotton and cotton yarn from bangladesh through road routes. Earlier, bangladesh had banned the import of yarn from india through land routes. india also canceled the trans-shipment facility for export of goods from bangladesh to third countries.
What did bangladesh say about the textile industry?
Regarding trans-shipment and textile imports, Bashiruddin said that Bangladesh's exports are based on domestic capacity and not on trans-shipment routes. He said, "India is a rich country in the textile sector. When these products are exported from our country, it is based on our capabilities. We are geographically connected countries, so many things including competition, transportation cost are fixed between us. Such issues can be best resolved through dialogue." India's decision to ban imports from bangladesh may affect goods worth $ 770 million (Rs 6,600 crore) coming through cross border trade points in the neighboring country. india is Bangladesh's second largest trading partner after China. In the financial year 2022-23, Bangladesh-India trade was around $ 16 billion.
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