Though the centre’s move to restrict imports of certain goods from Bangladesh via land ports will be a major setback for traders in Meghalaya, the national interest is more important than the potential economic fallout, Amlarem MLA Lahkmen Rymbui said.
The central government has imposed port restrictions on the import of a few Bangladeshi goods such as readymade garments and processed food items, in response to similar curbs placed by Dhaka on certain Indian products last month.
The Land Port in Dawki is a major business line for many traders.
Rymbui mentioned how the port curbs impact traders and that the restriction was imposed on a very short notice.
“But it is being done for the security and benefit of the country and we have to abide by it,” he addied.
He said in the current economic scenario, people have limited scope for business and the people who have been affected will now have to find another supply chain for the goods which they were earlier receiving from Bangladesh
Rymbui said that the move will not only affect the local traders but traders from all across the North East using Tamabil port.
