Chattogram Bureau :
The country’s image has been boosted by the safe release of the MV Abdullah ship from Somalia’s pirates.
This has been made possible by the sincerity of the Government including the Honorable Prime Minister, the diplomatic activities of Bangladesh.
It is a positive aspect. Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) Chairman Rear Admiral Mohammad Sohail said during an exchange of views with journalists on the occasion of the 137th Port Day on Wednesday.
He said, we have kept our waters safe with the cooperation of Bangladesh Navy, Coast Guard and others.
Chittagong port is safe. Foreign investment in ports actually increases employment opportunities. Information technology, use of modern equipment will increase.
In response to a question, he said, we want competition.
The buyer wants to see if the order is getting delivered properly.
If there is logistics support in the country, the orders of garment factories will increase.
About 250,000 container handling fee per year in PCT will be paid to the foreign operator who gets the work order.
Everyone knows about the needs of Bangladesh. Once the bay terminal and deep sea port are opened, the existing port jetties will be able to accommodate lighter vessels and passenger ships.
Regarding Karnaphuli occupation pollution, he said, Karnaphuli is the heart of Chittagong port. This river is like our mother.
We are doing river excavation, waste removal regularly.
The operation is being conducted by its own magistrate.
Nets will be placed at the mouth of the canal by the port to prevent waste.
But it is not possible for anyone to protect the river alone.
