Benapole: Export and import activities between Bangladesh and India through Benapole land port remained suspended on Saturday due to Janmashtami, one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community marking the birth of Lord Krishna.

Kartik Chakrabarty, general secretary of Petrapole C&F Agent Staff Welfare Association, said the trade activities between the two countries were suspended on the occasion of Janmashtami.

However, the trade activities will resume on Sunday.

Besides, the crossing of passport holders remained normal.

Janmashtami is being celebrated today.