Bangladesh’s export to India through Benapole increased

Export of Bangladeshi products to India through Benapole Port has increased. Many products which used to be imported have now been added to the list of exports. In the recently concluded financial year 2021-22, 4 lakhs 51 thousand 395 metric tons of goods were exported to India through Benapole port. Which is 1 lakh 54 thousand 344 metric tons more than last year.

Benapole port sources said that even 10 years ago, this port was important only in import trade. However, due to the good quality of Bangladeshi products, the demand is increasing in India. Export products include jute products, ready-made garments, chemicals, acids, paper, fish, tissue, melamine, rice brand, mahogany fruit and many more.

Abdul Jalil, Deputy Director (Administration) of Benapole Port, said that in order to keep the economy of the country running, as well as the customs, the port officials and employees have kept the trade services open for 24 hours, even during the corona period. As a result, the export has increased in a huge amount. He said that the Indian authorities have been requested to take measures so that trucks carrying export goods can enter India more quickly.

Benapole Customs Joint Commissioner Abdur Rashid said that 4 lakhs 51 thousand 395 metric tons of Bangladeshi goods were exported to India in 2021-22 financial year through Benapole port. Which is 1 lakh 54 thousand 344 metric tons more than last year. In the fiscal year 2020-21, the amount of export products was 2 lakhs 97 thousand 50 metric tons. And the matter of exporting goods through this port has been informed to the higher officials.