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Bangla trade body says India `hampering` entry of its goods
Dhaka, Aug 04: A prominent trade body in Bangladesh has accused New Delhi of creating hurdles in the entry of its goods in the Indian market.
Dhaka, Aug 04: A prominent trade body in Bangladesh has accused New Delhi of creating hurdles in the entry of its goods in the Indian market.
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) alleged exports of Bangladeshi food items to Indian market is being hampered due to a mandatory provision of
taking health clearance certificate.
Bangladeshi food items have to obtain clearance from the port health officer prior to entering Indian market, MCCI said quoting a recent study.
In the absence of any laboratory in north eastern India for testing the imported items, the clearance is delayed, MCCI alleged. The samples are sent to Kolkata for test which takes a long time resulting in "huge damage and inconsistent supply of products to market," the Daily Star quoting the chamber said.
There are also reports that Bangladesh export of cement to eastern states were stopped recently after New Delhi demanded a ISI certification before goods are sent.
Besides, the chamber alleged that Indian customs authorities insist on a duty bond for each consignment of automotive batteries. Meanwhile, the World Bank has advised Dhaka to extend its railway lines so that it can be used by India and Nepal. Moreover, it would make the sector viable, the bank said.
The bank suggested that Bangladesh "open BR lines to international equipment from India and Nepal or Bhutan and implement a full traffic costing system to make the sector profitable," BSS reported. Bureau Report
Bangladeshi food items have to obtain clearance from the port health officer prior to entering Indian market, MCCI said quoting a recent study.
In the absence of any laboratory in north eastern India for testing the imported items, the clearance is delayed, MCCI alleged. The samples are sent to Kolkata for test which takes a long time resulting in "huge damage and inconsistent supply of products to market," the Daily Star quoting the chamber said.
There are also reports that Bangladesh export of cement to eastern states were stopped recently after New Delhi demanded a ISI certification before goods are sent.
Besides, the chamber alleged that Indian customs authorities insist on a duty bond for each consignment of automotive batteries. Meanwhile, the World Bank has advised Dhaka to extend its railway lines so that it can be used by India and Nepal. Moreover, it would make the sector viable, the bank said.
The bank suggested that Bangladesh "open BR lines to international equipment from India and Nepal or Bhutan and implement a full traffic costing system to make the sector profitable," BSS reported. Bureau Report