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Raw jute and jute products banned from Bangladesh

Indian importers of raw jute and jute goods importers have been told their licenses are cancelled and they have to register afresh. Besides, authorities also told them to ensure that those firms who buy raw jute or jute products from them will have to be registered with authorities concerned. Moreover, importers have to acquire a ‘no objection certificate’ (NOC) for every consignment along with the details of those who buy the imported products from them.

In effect, Indian authorities have imposed a virtual ban on the import of raw jute and its products from Bangladesh, say sources. It is almost impossible to procure NOC from the concerned department for every consignment of imported jute and jute goods. The Jute Commissioner of India’s (JCI) office issued the cancellation orders in the form of a notification. It has effectively stopped imports of raw jute and jute products from Bangladesh with immediate effect, though it did not mention the name(s) of the exporting country.

Bangladesh jute and jute goods exporters have been suddenly jolted it has also affected the livelihood of millions of farmers due to this abrupt announcement by Indian government. It will also immediately greatly affect raw jute price in the local jute market and jute goods producing mills may suspend their production forthwith to avoid incurring losses.

Bangladesh Jute Association (BJA), says hundreds of India-bound trucks loaded with raw jute and jute products are stranded at different land ports including Benapole for the last few days.

 
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