Agartala, May 21 -- Fresh trade restrictions imposed by the Government of India have severely impacted exports from Bangladesh to the Northeast region, particularly through the Akhaura Land Port in Tripura.

Implemented on May 17, 2025, the new policy mandates a ban on the import of selected goods via land routes, forcing hundreds of cargo trucks to return midway in the past few days.

The restrictions, outlined in a notification by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), prohibit the import of all types of readymade garments, processed food items, plastic and PVC finished goods, fruits, fruit-flavoured drinks, wooden furniture, and cotton waste through Land Customs Stations (LCSs) and Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) in the Northeaste...