Exports to India restricted by NTBs, says Tofail Ahmed

India’s non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and imposition of regional tariff have continued to obstruct Bangladeshi exports to the neighbouring country, said Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed. He added that the local exporters are yet to take full opportunity of duty-free excess into Indian market though the Indian Government has approved the facilities since November 2012, and also emphasised on the need to establish regional connectivity to expand trade and investment. “If we are not regionally connected, our trade will not expand,” Tofail reasoned. A trade talk is expected between BCIM countries at Guwahati in India in January on the sidelines of a fair.