Sribhumi (Assam) [India], December 3 (HBTV): The Exporters & Importers Association of Assam's Sribhumi district has decided to suspend all trade with Bangladesh through the Sutarkandi land port due to unrest in the neighboring country and ongoing reports of atrocities against Hindus.

Imdadul Haque Chowdhury, a leader of the association, announced that the decision was made during a meeting on December 1.

"We have decided to suspend all trade with Bangladesh through the Sutarkandi land port due to the unrest in the country. All trade activities will be halted until the situation normalizes. Many trucks carrying stone, rice, coal, and fresh fruits are exported to Bangladesh daily through this port. While this decision will result in significant losses, we believe it is necessary until conditions improve," Chowdhury stated.

Shivaji Chowdhury, another leader, echoed the sentiment, saying, "We have decided to stop all exports and imports with Bangladesh because of the ongoing incidents of atrocities against minority Hindus in the country."

On December 1, hundreds of people attempted to march towards the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam's Sribhumi district. The march, organized by the Hindu organization Sanatani Eikya Manch under the banner "Cholo Bangladesh," aimed to protest the arrest of ISKCON priests and the alleged persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh.

Tensions escalated when security personnel stopped the protesters from advancing towards the international border.   

(ANI)