Dhaka, May 18 -- India's recent ban on the import of at least seven categories of goods, including ready-made garments and processed food products, through land ports from Bangladesh will negatively impact Indian traders, according to Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin.

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday, the adviser pointed out that bilateral trade skews heavily in favour of India. He said Bangladesh will raise the issue with India through discussions, considering the current trade imbalance, reports bdnews24.com.

"We will certainly present our position and work to resolve these issues," said Bashir Uddin.

"Indian traders will be affected by this measure. We are two geographically connected countries. This is part of...