The move has impacted the number of Bangladeshis travelling to India through Benapole, the largest land port. The number of Bangladeshis travelling to India through the port has halved after the Indian government banned the rupees 500 and 1000 denominations. According to government data, 3,000 Bangladeshis travel to India daily for treatment, trade, tour and other reasons. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Nov 8 announced the ban on the Rs 500 and 1000 notes, launching new Rs 2000 notes. She said she suffered a great deal at buses, trains, hospitals, everywhere while trying to pay with the Rs 500 and 1000 notes.

Source: bd News24 November 15, 2016 22:26 UTC