Frozen fish exports to India thru Akhaura port suspended for a month
Exports of frozen fish to India through the Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria have been suspended for a month.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended imports from Bangladesh citing a shortage of manpower and necessary equipment for inspection.
All imports of frozen fish through the port will remain shut from Wednesday (1 February) to 1 March, FSSAI directed Indian traders recently.
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According to the Akhaura Land Port Fish Exporters Association, some 50-60 tonnes of fish are exported to India every day via the port.
Speaking with The Business Standard, Samaul Islam, superintendent of Akhaura land port, said, "We were sent a letter in this regard by the Indian authorities."
"The Bangladesh government will lose on export earnings due to the month-long suspension," he added.
