Benapole port sees 73,000 tonne trade deficit in essential goods in FY25
Benapole port sees 73,000 tonne trade deficit in essential goods in FY25

Imports of essential commodities such as wheat, lentils, onions, and chillies from India through Benapole port saw a significant decline in the 2024-25 fiscal year, resulting in a trade deficit of over 73,000 tonnes compared to the previous fiscal year despite a slight increase in rice imports....

Passenger movement through Benapole rises
Passenger movement through Benapole rises

Passenger traffic through Benapole International Checkpost has surged as a large number of Bangladeshis head to India to celebrate the Durga Puja holiday. Many are crossing the border to celebrate the festival with relatives while others are travelling for medical treatment or to spend the...