Truck operators stare at losses as trade across Bangladesh border thins
The Statesman|December 05, 2024
Amid the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring country, truck operators of the state are staring at huge losses as trade across Bangladesh border has been reduced to half of the normal times.
NISHAT NIZAMI

According to the truck operators' union leaders, during normal situations, around 7,000 to 10,000 trucks carrying various articles would cross the international border at Changrabandha. Similarly, at Hili, the number of trucks crossing the border has been reduced to around 50 to 60 from its earlier count of about 250 to 300 per day.

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