Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain spoke to reporters during a media interaction at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this afternoon. Photo: MoFA

DHAKA, May 21, 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh has been in touch with New Delhi over reported border push-ins and recent restrictions on imports of Bangladeshi goods through Indian land ports, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said today.

“They (India) have conveyed their position to some extent, and we have explained ours. We are trying to make them understand that this is not the right approach,” he told reporters when responding to a question at the foreign ministry this afternoon.  

The foreign adviser referred to reported push-ins across the border and emphasizing adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in place between the two countries.

Hossain said that India has shared a list of individuals alleged to be Bangladeshi nationals, which is currently under verification by the Bangladesh home ministry.
 
“Our position is clear, we will verify each case individually, and we will only receive those who are proven Bangladeshi citizens,” he said. “If any individual is found to be an Indian national, we will send them back.”

On the issue of land port restrictions, Hossain said, the Commerce Adviser is reviewing India’s recent move to halt imports of readymade garments and several listed goods from Bangladesh through land ports.

“We are looking into the matter carefully,” he said.

Earlier this month, India reportedly imposed a ban on the import of all kinds of RMG products and selected processed foods from Bangladesh through its land borders, citing administrative reasons. 

The move has raised concerns among exporters and trade bodies in Dhaka.