DINAJPUR: Export and import activities between Bangladesh and India through Hili land port has closed for eight days from October 6 (Thursday) due to the occasion of Durga Puja.

However, the passengers’ movement between the two neighboring countries will remain normal.

Bangla Hili Customs C & F Agents Association secretary Shahinur Islam told Banglanews that India’s Hili exporters and customs clearing agents association has taken a decision to keep export and activities closed for eight days due to Durga Puja celebration.

The export-Import activities will resume on October 15 (Saturday), he added.

However, Hili immigration check-post in-charge Rafiquzzaman said passport holding tourists of Bangladesh and India could travel through the port.

BDST: 1351 HRS, OCT 07, 2016
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