This means Bangladesh can no longer use Indian ports or airports to export goods to third countries outside of those two landlocked neighbours. No new consignments, however, will be eligible for the transshipment facility moving forward. SEVEN SISTERS CONTROVERSYWith no specific reason provided in India's notification for the sudden cancellation of the transshipment facility, speculations have begun to arise. In response, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: "The reason for the withdrawal of the transshipment facility has already been said. “It has been withdrawn because of the build-up of Indian goods and the slow pace.

Source: bd News24 April 10, 2025 03:05 UTC