Bangladeshi exporters are facing mounting disruption to trade with the Middle East after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, leaving more than a thousand containers stranded and prompting carriers to halt new bookings.
Garment and processed food exporters are among the most affected, with shipments bound for the Gulf stuck at Chittagong port, inland container depots, and regional gateways, according to industry estimates.
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