Chuadanga, April 11 -- After cancellation of transshipment by India, Darshana rail port in Chuadanga witnesses no impact on exports and imports as the port is only used for bilateral trade between Bangladesh and India, with no commercial linkage to third countries such as Nepal or Bhutan.

"At Darshana, all imports and exports take place exclusively with India. We have no trade connections with Nepal or Bhutan. So, the suspension of the transshipment facility does not affect us," said Atiar Rahman Habu, general secretary of the C&F Agents' Association at Darshana Rail Port.

However, he noted a slight slowdown in port activities since August 5. "Goods movement is continuing, but the pace is not what it used to be. Traders are waiting for ...