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Bangladesh is damaging itself': Top trade expert says India's land port curbs are just a teaser

May 20, 2025 1 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
India’s recent move to restrict Bangladeshi exports via land ports is a calculated step in the evolving landscape of international trade and supply chain management, according to Ajay Srivastava of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). Speaking to Business Today, Srivastava called the decision a “lower-level” response to Bangladesh’s rising trade barriers against Indian goods. While India hasn't banned Bangladeshi exports outright, it has redirected specific goods to sea routes a subtle but impactful shift in Exim in supply chain strategy. GTRI estimates that this change could affect around $770 million worth of Bangladeshi exports, nearly 42%

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