Dhaka, April 16 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has declared a ban on yarn import through all land ports in the country.

However, import of yarn via seaports or other means will be allowed.

The customs wing issued a gazette notification on Tuesday in this regard.

The notification was an amended one of the earlier issued on August 27, 2024.

The notification, signed by NBR Chairman Md. Abdur Rahman Khan, said the import of yarn through all land ports- including Benapole, Bhomra, Sonamasjid, Banglabandha, and Burimari- is now prohibited.

However, the import of other products through these ports will continue as usual, according to previous directives.

Earlier, in February this year, the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA...