Officials confirmed that import and export activities
will remain closed during the suspension period, affecting cargo trucks
carrying essential commodities, industrial raw materials, and consumer goods.
However, passenger movement through the immigration check post is expected to
continue as per regular schedules.
The temporary
shutdown is reportedly due to scheduled holidays and administrative closure on
both sides of the border. Customs, port, and clearing and forwarding (C&F)
agent offices will resume full operations once the three-day period concludes.
Benapole handles a
significant share of Bangladesh’s land-based trade with India, and the brief
pause is expected to create a short-term backlog of trucks awaiting clearance.
Port authorities have indicated that measures will be taken to expedite cargo
handling once operations restart.
Trade stakeholders
are closely monitoring the situation to minimize disruptions to supply chains
and ensure swift normalization of cross-border commerce.