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Govt to develop container terminal-1 at Payra Port under PPP: The government will develop the container terminal-1 at the Payra Port under the Public Private ...
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Chattogram Port: From archaic anchorage to modern marvel: If you get a chance to take a stroll inside the present-day terminal of Chattogram Port ...
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Local, foreign cos compete for Chittagong Port terminal operations: DP World, owned by the Dubai government, first proposed operating the CCT during the ...
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Chattogram port operations stall over NCT deal: Negotiations are underway over a long-term concession agreement to operate the New Mooring Container Terminal ...
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Chittagong Port: Foreign companies to operation two terminals: The agreement for transferring the operational responsibility of the functioning terminal is ...
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Chittagong port: who gains and who loses from the increased port charges: Despite objections from the business community, service charges were increased by 41 ...
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Protesters warn of escalation over foreign control of Ctg port terminals: Labor and student leaders oppose port lease plan, citing threats to economy and ...
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Chittagong port: Increased surcharges may trigger price hike: Ignoring users’ objections, the new additional tariff at Chittagong port will come into effect ...
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Key FactsChittagong Port Faces Significant Cost Increase
Oct 12, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- New surcharges at Chittagong Port will take effect next Tuesday, increasing fees by nearly 41% despite opposition.
- Foreign operators will collect most port fees after taking control of four major container terminals.
- The tariff hike follows an IFC report highlighting the need to improve the tariff structure to attract private investment.
- Rising costs are expected to be passed on to importers, exporters, and consumers, potentially increasing inflation and harming the economy.
The sudden 41 percent tariff hike will sharply increase business costs.— Amirul Haque, managing director of Seacom Group, which is involved in the trade of consumer goods, cement, and LPG.

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World Bank approves $650m to help develop Bay Terminal: The Bay Terminal, the biggest expansion project in the Chattogram port's history ...
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