Guwahati, May 2 -- Despite recent political developments and unrest in neighboring Bangladesh, trade across the border through Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) in Northeast India remains stable, with fish imports continuing to play a significant role, particularly for Tripura and surrounding states.

Tripura's Fisheries Minister, Sudhanshu Das, on Thursday confirmed that the import and export of goods, including crucial fish consignments, are proceeding smoothly through various ICPs.

Following a meeting with the fisheries department officials, Minister Das told the media persons that import and export are still ongoing, and fish is an important component in the bilateral trade.

Minister Das cited an estimated shortage of 30 to 31 tons of f...