World Bank said growth in South Asia is expected to slow sharply to 5.8 percent in 2026

Bangladesh’s exporters fear losses as India has barred the import of several products—including some jute items—through land ports, threatening crucial trade flows and millions of dollars in earnings.

Fresh Indian curbs on imports from Bangladesh quite concerning

We must assess failure to fully utilise zero-duty trade benefits from China

We hope unresolved issues between Bangladesh and India will be addressed soon.

The move is likely give some respite to the importers since they will be able to open LCs in rupee to source a portion of the products from India

There is a huge prospect for bilateral trade between Bangladesh and India, especially in the garment and textile sectors, according to Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

Bangladesh is going to start exporting goods to India by train for the first time in what is billed by many as a major boost to cross-border trade.