Overview

• India officially closed its transshipment facility for Bangladeshi cargo, citing port congestion and Bangladesh's prior unilateral port closures as contributing factors.
• Bangladesh had earlier shut down three land ports and suspended another, citing inadequate infrastructure, a move India deemed regressive and unilateral.
• Dhaka introduced an IRM unit at Benapole port in January 2025, adding inspection protocols that India argues have delayed cargo processing.
• Bangladesh has shifted its yarn imports from India to Pakistan, signaling economic realignment amidst ongoing trade tensions.
• Bangladesh's press secretary refuted reports linking its citizens to communal riots in West Bengal, emphasizing the need for minority protection in the region.