India banned the entry of Readymade garments and processed foods from Bangladesh

New -Delhi, May 18 (IANS). Under an important trade policy change, India has banned the import of Readymade garments (RMG), processed foods and other items in the country by Landhavens from Bangladesh, which would apply immediately. Under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Director General of Foreign Affairs (DGFT) issued a notice from Bangladesh imposed on land port for the import of some items such as Readymade garments, processed foods to India. The DGFT said in its notice: “However, such port restrictions will not apply to Bangladesh goods that go through India, but will apply to Nepal and Bhutan.” According to the instructions, “all types of readiness from Bangladesh will not be imported from any land port, but it is only allowed by Nhawa Sheva and Kolkata ports”. Other restrictions are fruit or fruit pasts and carbonated drinks, processed food items, cotton and cotton board waste, plastic and PVC on completed goods and wood furniture. These items are not allowed via any country Custom Station (LCS) or Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. LCS Changirandha and Phulbari will also not be allowed in Western Bengals. The notice further states that the port limit restrictions do not apply to the import of fish, LPG, edible oil and crushed stone from Bangladesh. Earlier in April, the Government of Bangladesh banned the import of yarn from India through land havens through the notice of the National Revenue Board (NBR). In light of this decision by Bangladesh, India has taken this new step. India also abolished the transportation facility for Bangladesh. India is the second largest trading partner in Bangladesh to China. In FY 2022-23, Bangladesh India trade was about $ 16 billion. According to operating data, Bangladesh imported approximately $ 14 billion goods, while exports to India amounted to $ 2 billion. -Ians skt/as