New Delhi: The political crisis in Bangladesh has deepened. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left the country after resigning. She has currently come to India and is planning to go to London. The army has taken over power in Bangladesh and claims that an interim government will be formed within two days. This entire incident is also affecting the trade between India and Bangladesh.

India-Bangladesh trade 'stagnant'

In Bangladesh, students started protesting on the issue of reservation. They got full support of the opposition as well. Many people lost their lives in this. Due to this widespread protest, Sheikh Hasina had to resign and leave the country. The Bangladesh government had announced a three-day business shutdown through a notification on Sunday. During this time, only essential services are allowed to operate.

West Bengal Exporters Coordination Committee secretary Ujjwal Saha says that the Bangladeshi customs department is not giving the necessary clearance at the ports. As such, all export and import activities have come to a standstill. He said that there was some movement in business activities in the morning, but everything came to a standstill after the news of Hasina's resignation.

How long will the business remain closed

Trade relations between India and Bangladesh are quite old. During Sheikh Hasina's tenure, the relations between the two countries became even stronger. Sheikh Hasina and her policies are considered pro-India. However, it remains to be seen what the attitude of the government formed in Bangladesh will be towards India.

Bangladesh Army Chief Waqar-uz-Zaman has announced that an interim government will be formed within 48 hours. According to media reports, Waqar-uz-Zaman will also be included in the interim government. India is also keeping a close eye on the deteriorating situation in Bangladesh. The BSF is alert about the border. At the same time, Indian Railways has decided to cancel many trains.