, Aug. 5 -- Once a bustling destination for Bangladeshi travellers, Kolkata's 'mini Bangladesh' is still reeling a year after the fall of the Hasina government brought cross-border tourism to near-zero.

The bustling neighbourhood, nestled between Free School Street and Marquis Street near New Market, has suffered financial losses exceeding Rs 1,000 crore, with businesses still struggling to recover.

The area had long attracted Bangladeshi visitors with its affordable hotels, familiar food, convenient transport links, and access to healthcare. But over the past year, the lively streets have quieted dramatically.

According to local business associations, the true extent of the economic impact could be far greater.

"Business from hotels,...