Stone imports from India through Sonahat Land Port in Kurigram, Bangladesh, have been suspended, temporarily disrupting cross-border trade in construction materials between the two neighbouring countries. The halt has affected the movement of stone-laden trucks that regularly use the route to supply the Bangladeshi market.
The suspension is expected to impact traders, transport operators and businesses dependent on imported stone for infrastructure and construction projects. With shipments temporarily on hold, importers may face supply constraints and increased logistics costs if the disruption continues.
Officials and stakeholders are monitoring the situation closely while efforts are underway to resolve the issues that led to the suspension. Trade bodies on both sides of the border are expected to engage with the relevant authorities to facilitate the resumption of normal cargo movement.
India and Bangladesh maintain extensive bilateral trade through several land ports, with stone being one of the key commodities transported across the border for the construction sector. Industry participants hope the suspension at Sonahat Port will be temporary, allowing cross-border trade to return to normal without significant disruption to regional supply chains.
