Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, India has imposed a ban on the import of specific jute products and woven fabrics from Bangladesh through all land routes, restricting their entry to the Nhava Sheva seaport in Maharashtra. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade clarified that these restrictions do not affect Bangladeshi goods transiting to Nepal or Bhutan, though re-exports to India via these countries are prohibited. This move marks the third instance of trade curtailment with Bangladesh in recent months, following earlier restrictions on ready-made garments, processed food items, and the withdrawal of export transshipment facilities. The latest trade curbs come in the wake of controversial remarks by Bangladesh’s interim leader and growing Indian concerns over Bangladesh’s diplomatic closeness with China and Pakistan. With bilateral trade valued at $12.9 billion in 2023-24, these measures underscore the impact of political and economic challenges on India-Bangladesh relations, particularly in the vital textile sector.