India sends 16400 tonnes of rice to Bangladesh amid tensions
India recently sent its second rice consignment to Bangladesh, with 16,400 tonnes arriving at Mongla Port amid political turmoil in Bangladesh. The shipment, consisting of two vessels—the Panama-flagged BMC Alpha and Thailand-flagged MV Sea Forest—was part of an agreement for India to supply 300,000 tonnes of rice. Despite tensions between the two countries, this delivery highlights ongoing trade cooperation.
India sent a second consignment of rice to Bangladesh on Saturday, ignoring the recent deterioration of its relationship with the neighbouring nation following the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina on August 5 amid violent protests against her regime.
The consignement arrived in Bangladesh’s Mongla Port.
Two ships carrying 16,400 tonnes of rice reached the South Asian nation which is witnessing a massive political turmoil since last year.
At the same time, the Thailand-flagged MV Sea Forest anchored at the fairway buoy with 8,700 tons of rice from Kolkata Port, reported the Bangladesh newspaper.
Siddiqur Rahman Jalal, manager of Mango Shipping Lines, said the unloading process will take place on February 3.
The first consignment of rice arrived from India on January 20.
The relationship between India and Bangladesh has deteriorated ever since Hasina fled to New Delhi and the interim government came to power.
Following her escape, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) issued an arrest warrant against Hasina.
Dhaka, earlier, sent a diplomatic note to New Delhi seeking her extradition.
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Source : North East Herald
