Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has expressed deep concern over the sudden decision to suspend all import and export operations through Benapole Land Port after 6:00 pm without prior notice and consultation.

The decision, reportedly taken by the Benapole Customs to prevent illegal goods infiltration and smuggling, is likely to hamper overall trade activities, the DCCI said in a press statement on Sunday.

As Benapole is the largest land port in the country which handles the majority of Bangladesh's bilateral trade with India, there could have significant implications for cross-border trade and revenue generation due to this decision, it said.

According to the Bangladesh Land Port Authority, during the fisca...