Chattogram
Freight train suspension deepens Ctg port’s container congestion
The suspension began on August 3
Bangladesh economy records sharp contraction in July
Bangladesh’s PMI hit 36.9 where a reading of 50 indicates 'no change' compared to last month and above 50 means economy is generally ‘expanding’
Trade through Ctg port got disrupted for second day
1,175 TEUs of containers were released from the port today, down from the regular 8,000 TEUs
Dhaka-Chattogram highway, the key trade route, faces disruption again
Most vehicles avoided the highway today
Kamalapur ICD-bound container congestion hits Ctg port
The port yard now has 2,346 TEUs of containers, up from its capacity to store 876 TEUs
Govt waives seven-day demurrage for importers
The consignments, which have arrived or are scheduled to arrive at the port in between July 16 and August 5 this year, will get the extended benefit
Govt may waive rent for delayed delivery of imported goods
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury gave the assurance today
Container delivery, transport from Ctg port gaining momentum
Online assessment process began Tuesday evening
What does the traffic disruption on the Dhaka-Ctg highway mean for the economy?
A huge number of industrial establishments have been built along the highway, hoping to capitalise on the connectivity to the country’s largest seaport in Chattogram
Business takes a hit from acute port congestion
Import and export activities as well as cargo and container delivery were also seriously disrupted at the country's largest seaport due to a nationwide internet blackout since July 18
Ctg customs to auction 182 imported vehicles as scrap
The vehicles were brought in between 2001 to 2012
Apple auctioned at Tk 61 a kg, orange at Tk 67
Ctg customs bids out 118 tonnes of apple, orange at only Tk 74.6 lakh
Ctg port posts 5.36% growth in container handling
The port handled 31.69 lakh TEUs of containers in FY24, up from 30.07 lakh TEUs the previous fiscal
Ctg customs collects highest ever revenue of Tk 68,563 crore in FY24
Enhanced monitoring to prevent false declaration paid off, customs officials say
Bangladesh cuts cash incentive for exporters further
From FY25 beginning today, the maximum rate of export incentive has been set at 10% and the minimum at 0.3%
Rain disrupts life in Ctg
Chattogram experienced heavy rain yesterday morning, causing difficulty for commuters, including HSC examinees.
