Hili, Sept. 12 -- Trade activities through Hili land port will remain suspended for eight consecutive days from September 26 due to Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community.

As a result, no import or export of goods will take place through the port during the period. The decision was conveyed to Bangladesh's Hili Customs C&F Agents Association by India's Hili Exporters and Customs Clearing Agents Association through an official letter.

Shahinoor Islam, general secretary of Hili Customs C&F Agents Association, said Indian traders, in consultation with port users, decided to halt goods movement through the port from September 26 to October 3 on the occasion of Durga Puja. Normal operations will resume from October...