India on Monday banned the import of some jute products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land routes with immediate effect, amid strained ties between the two countries.

According to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, these imports were allowed only through the Nhava Sheva Seaport. "Imports from Bangladesh shall not be allowed from any land port on the India-Bangladesh Border," it said, adding, "Import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India is regulated with immediate effect." The products included in the list were bleached and unbleached woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibre, twine, cordage, rope of jute, and sacks and bags of jute.

On June 27, India had earlier prohibited imports of a number of jute products and woven fabrics from Bangladesh through all land routes. Those imports were, however, allowed only through the Nhava Sheva seaport in Maharashtra.

The restrictions were imposed on items such as jute products, flax tow and waste, jute and other bast fibres, jute, single flax yarn, single yarn of jute, multiple folded, woven fabrics or flex, and unbleached woven fabrics of jute.

In April and May, India had announced similar restrictions on imports from Bangladesh.

On May 17, India imposed port restrictions on the import of certain goods like ready-made garments and processed food items from the neighbouring country.

On April 9, India withdrew the transhipment facility it had granted to Bangladesh for exporting various items to the Middle East, Europe and other countries except Nepal and Bhutan.

These measures were announced after controversial statements were made by the head of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, during his visit to China.

The remarks were not well received in New Delhi and drew strong reactions from political leaders in India across party lines.

Relations between India and Bangladesh had deteriorated sharply after Yunus failed to stop attacks on minorities, especially Hindus.

Bangladesh is a major competitor of India in the textile sector. The India-Bangladesh trade stood at USD 12.9 billion in 2023-24.

In 2024-25, India's exports stood at USD 11.46 billion, while imports were USD 2 billion.