India gives a big shock to Bangladesh, finished trans-appearance facility

International News. Taking a major decision on 8 April 2025, the Government of India has abolished the trans-showing facility given to Bangladesh. Under this facility, Bangladesh could send its goods to third countries through ground custom stations in India. India's decision is considered to be a step taken in the interest of domestic exporters. Exporters of areas like clothes, shoes, slippers, jewels, especially, will get direct relief from this.

Air cargo space and rising cost became reason

India's exporters had long been demanding to abolish this trans-appearance facility. He said that Bangladesh's goods are surrounded by a lot of space at the airports of India. This was directly impacting the export of Indian products. The problem of lack of air cargo space and increasing cost of freight was coming out. In such a situation, the government took this step keeping in mind the domestic business interests.

Impact on Bangladesh's business strategy

Bangladesh has suffered the biggest shock of this decision of India. The business strategy with the third countries of Bangladesh was largely dependent on India's trans-appearance route. Now he will not only face problems in logistics but will also increase the cost. This may weaken the competition capacity in Bangladesh's global market.

Nepal and Bhutan also increased concern

This decision can affect not only Bangladesh but also on landlock countries like Nepal and Bhutan. Because these countries also used to reach Bangladesh via India. Now they have to make a new strategy for their export and import. This can affect their business relationships.

Questions raised about WTO rules

India's move has also raised questions on the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO). According to WTO, member countries have to provide uninterrupted transit facility to landlock countries. Although India has abolished this facility completely for Bangladesh, this issue can cause controversy for countries like Nepal and Bhutan.

Big change in business equations

Overall, this decision of India is expected to bring a major change in trade equations in South Asia. While India is trying to bring its exporters into a strong position, it has emerged as a new challenge for Bangladesh and the countries doing it through it. In the coming time, its impact may be clearly visible on Indo-Bangladesh business relations.