Dhaka, May 17 -- India has suspended the import of some Bangladeshi consumer goods through its northeastern region.

It has taken a similar decision for ready-made garments. New Delhi says that from now on, only Kolkata and Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru) sea ports will be able to transport these goods to India.

The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement on Saturday: "A new paragraph has been added to the General Notes Regarding Import Policy. It has been added under Schedule 1 (Import Policy) of the country's Import Export Classification system ITC (HS) 2022."

New Delhi made the announcement amid the two countries deciding to stop importing each other's products.

About a month ago, the National Board of Revenue (N...