"Mohammed Ahmad Ansari has spent his entire life in the narrow and congested lanes of Varanasi, a city often described as the spiritual capital of India, and the constituency of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 55-year-old has spent decades weaving Banarasi saris and thoroughly enjoys the clacking noises of handlooms at work against the backdrop of temple bells and evening calls of azan in the holy city"
"Bangladesh blames India for some of its troubles, including Modi's support for Hasina when she was in power. There have been a few attacks on religious minorities, including Hindus, since her overthrow, as those communities were viewed as Hasina supporters, and Indian businesses, too, have been boycotted or attacked in Bangladesh as the country demands that New Delhi hand over Hasina to face charges in her home country."
Varanasi weavers have seen sales decline because of multiple factors, most recently India–Bangladesh tensions. Sheikh Hasina fled to New Delhi after an uprising in Bangladesh, prompting Dhaka to blame New Delhi and view Hasina supporters and Indian interests with suspicion. Attacks and boycotts targeted religious minorities and Indian businesses in Bangladesh. In April Bangladesh restricted imports of items including yarn and rice. On May 17 India banned imports of readymade garments and processed food items from Bangladesh across land borders. Sea shipments remain possible but are more expensive and time-consuming, reducing exports and hurting some traders while benefiting others who adapt.
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