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DINAJPUR, July 12, 2025 (BSS) - Import of green chilli from India has started 
again after eight months through the Hili Land Port in the district.
 
Dinajpur Hili Land Port Revenue Department Officer Md. Nizamul Islam 
confirmed the matter to BSS today. 
 
He said four trucks carrying green chilli of 32 metric tons and 48 kilograms 
(kgs) entered Bangladesh from India on Friday and Saturday. 
 
Hili Land Port Import-Export Group President Sakhawat Hossain Shilpi said two 
import-export companies named M/s NC Trade International and Satata 
Banijjalaya imported the green chilli from Siliguri, India through the Land 
Port.
 
The price of green chilli was decreased by Taka 20 to Taka 30 per kg after 
import of those from India as it was sold at Taka 100 to Taka 130 two days 
back, now it is being sold at Taka 80 to Taka 100 per kg at the Hili market. 
 
Due to rain in different parts of the country for a few days, the flowers of 
green chilli have been destroyed in the chili fields. As a result, the 
production of chilli has decreased a lot. 
 
Therefore, the price has increased due to the decrease in the supply of 
chilli to the places.
 
The owner of the importer Satata Banijjalaya said green chilli is being 
imported from Siliguri in India due to its demand in the country's kitchen 
markets and the sudden price increases. 
 
The imported green chilli is being unloaded as soon as they enter the country, 
and two trucks of chilies have been sold yesterday by transporting those from 
the Hili Land Port to several districts including the capital Dhaka. 
 
He said that if there is no demand, they will not import chilli again.
 
Shilpi said, "To keep the country's market normal, green chilli is being 
imported through the port along with other products. The imported green chilli 
will meet the demand of the surrounding upazilas and go to different parts of 
the country." 
 
He assured that the price of green chillies will further decrease in a few days.