Deb also sought removal of port restrictions imposed by Bangladesh so as to increase the volume of exports from Tripura to Bangladesh. “During 2016, total volume of trade between Tripura and Bangladesh was Rs304 crore. Thus, there is severe trade deficit being faced by Tripura due to port restrictions imposed by Bangladesh on items exported from Tripura,” Deb was quoted as saying by the Northeast Today. Deb requested the Ministry of External Affairs to take appropriate measures to remove trade restrictions on 27 items from Tripura to Bangladesh so as to improve the trade of Tripura with Bangladesh and to reduce the trade deficit significantly. The chief minister requested MEA to obtain a no objection certificate from Bangladesh to set up two more Haats at Kamalpur, Dhalai District, and Ragna (Palbasti) of North Tripura.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 07, 2018 14:37 UTC