Stone imports through the Sonamasjid land port in Chapainawabganj have been suspended for 13 consecutive days since May 2, 2026, following a dispute over increased assessment value for customs purposes. The shutdown has brought operations at one of the country’s key land ports to a standstill, depriving the government of revenue and leaving around 8,000 port workers without work. The port’s managing authority, Panama Sonamasjid Port Link Limited, confirmed the ongoing halt in imports.
Importers stated that they had long imported stones at an assessment value of USD 13 per ton, which determined customs duties. Recently, Indian customs authorities raised this value to USD 15 per ton. Importers argue that 20–30 percent of the imported stones are of low quality, and the higher valuation would cause heavy financial losses. They have decided not to resume imports until the increased rate is withdrawn.
The suspension has severely affected daily wage laborers who depend on stone handling for income. Port officials warned that unless the valuation issue is resolved soon through discussions between importers and authorities, both government revenue and workers’ livelihoods will continue to suffer.
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