New Delhi, May 21 -- Following the souring of ties, the interim government in Bangladesh has been imposing restrictions on Indian exports. Last week, India hit back with its own measures. Mint looks at the impact on bilateral trade and which of the two stands to suffer more from this dispute.

On Saturday, India announced major import route restrictions on goods from Bangladesh. These curbs target over $770 million or 42% of all exports from Bangladesh. The eastern neighbour can now export readymade garments (RMG) only through Kolkata and Nhava Sheva ports.

Almost 93% of its RMG exports came through 11 land border posts in the North-East which have been shut. Land posts have also been closed for other goods such as carbonated drinks, pro...