Behind curbs on Bangladesh jute products: Dhaka proximity to Beijing, ignoring export malpractices

Delhi's strained ties with Dhaka and the growing proximity between its interim government and Beijing, common malpractices by Bangladesh exporters including circumvention of anti-dumping duty (ADD) through technical exemptions, and influx of cheap, subsidised imports harming Indian farmers are the reasons why India has decided to ban import of jute products and woven fabrics from Bangladesh through all land routes, officials told The Indian Express. This latest move comes a little over a month after India decided to place restrictions on Bangladesh products to be exported to North-East India and overseas. On Friday, Delhi banned import of certain jute products…