<ul><li>India imposed restrictions on certain exports from Bangladesh, affecting the garment trade between the two countries.</li><li>The last truck carrying readymade garments worth ₹12-15 lakh for Reliance Retail India crossed into India through Petrapole before the restrictions were implemented.</li><li>Approximately 30% of land-based trade between India and Bangladesh is accounted for by Petrapole, the largest land port in South Asia.</li><li>Import items affected by the restrictions include briefcases, jute yarns, hydrogen peroxide, bags, cotton rags, etc. Re-routing shipments through sea ports like Kolkata and Mumbai is being considered, but it would lead to cost escalation for importers.</li></ul>

India-Bangladesh garment trade hit: How the last truck came in through Petrapole minutes before restrictions kicked in

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