Bangladesh has halted hilsa imports from India through the Benapole land port after the Department of Fisheries cancelled 103 no-objection certificates issued for the imports.
The cancellation was communicated in a letter signed by the acting Director General of the Department of Fisheries on September 22, and the decision took effect immediately. Hilsa imports through Benapole were subsequently suspended.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Bangladesh has halted hilsa imports from India through Benapole.
The Department of Fisheries cancelled 103 NOCs.
The cancellation was communicated on September 22.
Importers have raised concerns about financial losses.
No specific official reason has been given for the cancellation.
Bangladeshi importers have expressed concern over financial losses, saying some fish had already been purchased in India in preparation for import. They said the suspension could leave them with losses on the fish as well as import-related expenses.
The Department of Fisheries has not specified an official reason for cancelling the 103 NOCs. Importers are awaiting further instructions on whether imports can resume under any remaining approvals.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
The decision has disrupted the ongoing movement of Indian hilsa into Bangladesh through the Benapole land port and created uncertainty for importers.
