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Chittagong port is one of the costliest ports in terms of freight. Ship owners have increased freight a number of times due to delay in getting berth and thereby unloading cargo. Moreover, expensive dredging in the Karnaphuli River had to be carried all round the year to keep the port running. Under the circumstances, consultants were engaged to study in detail and submit recommendations. Consultants studied in detail for a long time and termed the port dead. They recommended going for a deep seaport further down. I had an occasion to attend a meeting at the naval headquarters, Dhaka, to review the report and recommend action. The meeting was adjourned without decision. The Mongla port also needs massive investment to cater to freight from Nepal, Bhutan and India. Under these circumstances, how far is it justified to allow India to use our port?
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