, Oct. 24 -- import activities between Bangladesh and India thriught Benapole and Sonamasjid land ports on Saturday morning after Durga Puja and weekly holidays.

The trade at Benapole land port resumed on Saturday after an eight-day suspension due to Durga Puja holidays.

Around 3,000 workers joined their work from the morning to handle cargo loading and unloading, while traders, clearing and forwarding (C&F) agents, and port and customs officials resumed their operations.

Mohsin Milon, president of the Benapole Port Importers and Exporters Association, said the prolonged closure caused traffic congestion and a backlog of goods on both sides of the border, with thousands of loaded trucks waiting to enter the port.

The port handles arou...