Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- Import and export activities between Bangladesh and India through the Benapole land port will remain suspended for eight consecutive days, from October 17 to 24, due to Durga Puja holidays in both countries, raising concerns among traders about possible cargo congestion and shortages of industrial raw materials.

However, the movement of passport-holding passengers through the Benapole-Petrapole border crossing will continue as usual during the holiday period.

Badruzzaman Boni, general secretary of the Benapole Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Agents Staff Association, said India's Petrapole port would suspend import-export operations for five days from October 17 to 21.

On the Bangladesh side, trade will remain sus...