Latest Chattogram port News & Updates

Dhaka, Feb 4 (IANS) Bangladesh’s prominent economist Anu Muhammad accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of indulging in “activities against national interest” by advancing plans to sign a long-term concession agreement with UAE-based port operator DP World to run the country’s New Mooring Container Terminal at Chattogram Port, local media reported.He alleged that the interim government lacks both authority and jurisdiction to enter into such agreements, yet is moving ahead hastily an…

Dhaka, Feb 1 (IANS) As Bangladesh is set to hold elections on February 12, the interim government led by chief adviser Muhammad Yunus is, in effect, an election-time administration in terms of responsibility and mandate, with many believing that its activities should remain restricted to making preparations for the elections and conducting routine work. However, a series of decisions, initiatives, appointments, and contracts it announced have raised questions, as per a report. The include the fo…