Port and Shipping

Port and Shipping

Iran-Israel conflict raises concern over Bangladesh’s fuel imports

Iran may shut down the route through which Bangladesh’s fuel supplying nations move ships

20h ago

Ctg port sets new container handling record

Chattogram port has set a new record for container handling, surpassing last year's total even before the current fiscal year ends in June, according to a statement by the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) yesterday.

2d ago

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the USA rise by 29% in Jan-Apr

Overall imports by the USA from the world also increased by 10.65% in the period

2d ago

Four more Bangladeshi garment factories awarded LEED certificates

Three received the highest platinum rating and one gold rating

3d ago

Ctg port gets 15 new straddle carriers for Tk 124cr

Chattogram Port has added to its fleet 15 new four-high straddle carriers, an essential type of container-handling equipment.

2w ago

DCCI criticises exclusive port rent exemption for RMG

Other sectors will lose competitiveness if only one sector gets the benefit, the chamber says

2w ago

Reducing penalty on false declarations will encourage smuggling: experts

In the Finance Ordinance 2025–26, presented on Monday, the government proposed amending the Customs Act 2023 and revising the penalty structure for tax evasion related to intentional false declarations during import clearance, reducing the minimum fine from twice the evaded amount to an equivale

2w ago

BGMEA holds election

The biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) was held yesterday to elect office bearers for the 2025-27 tenure.

2w ago

Remittance rises 35% in April

Bangladeshi migrants sent home $2.75 billion in the month

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Indian yarn producers consider waterways for export to Bangladesh

After Bangladesh shut yarn imports through its five land ports last month, producers of the spun fibre in India are considering alternative modes of transportation..Land ports in Benapole, Bhomra, Sonamasjid, Banglabandha, and Burimari handled around 30 percent of India’s yarn exports to B

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Patenga container terminal starts import container handling

So far, ships had been taking away export containers

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Ctg port will earn more if foreign operator is appointed: CPA chairman

Local operator Saif Powertec Ltd is currently operating the port's New Mooring Container Terminal

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BTMA seeks duty-free access to US for garments made with US cotton

The association sent letters to the US embassy and an American cotton traders’ body

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Govt gives nod to Bay Terminal support project

The government yesterday gave the go-ahead to a support project for the construction of key marine infrastructures for the Chattogram port's mega expansion Bay Terminal project.

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Gas price hike, US tariff double blow to industries: experts

The fresh gas price hike has become a major challenge for local industries at a time when they are at risk of experiencing a fall in exports to the US due to the new Trump tariffs, a trade expert said today.

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Garment exports to US grow 17%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth $5.74 billion in the July-March period to the USA

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Matarbari all set to sign deal for two jetties

The contract will be signed on April 22 under the phase 1 of the Matarbari Port Development Project

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Bangladesh’s exports to US may increase: WTO report

Some Least Developed Countries (LDCs), including Bangladesh, are likely to see their exports rise in the US, said a report by the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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