Dhaka, May 28 -- Cross-border trade between Bangladesh and Myanmar through Teknaf Land Port has been suspended for over six weeks due to interference by Myanmar's rebel group, the Arakan Army, which is reportedly demanding unauthorised taxes on goods being transported across the border.

According to port authorities and traders, the Arakan Army began obstructing trade operations after taking control of parts of Myanmar's Rakhine State from the ruling military junta. Several instances have been reported where cargo vessels en route to Teknaf were intercepted mid-river on the Naf River by Arakan Army forces.

As a result, both Bangladeshi importers and Myanmar exporters have suffered heavy financial losses. Goods worth crores of taka, incl...