Dhaka, March 30 -- A surge in social media calls for boycotting Indian products has resonated deeply among Bangladeshis, garnering substantial support from individuals and notable politicians from major opposition parties.

While the movement has not yet become a formal political campaign, its backing by various politicians is evident.

Business communities have observed a notable decline in the demand for Indian goods since the initiation of these campaigns.

The primary opposition, BNP, along with approximately 63 other political parties that abstained from participating in the January 7 national election, have expressed their support for this boycott. This collective endorsement was announced during a press briefing at BNP's central of...