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Demand for Cumilla Division

Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed:
The background of the demand and call for the declaration of Cumilla Division has developed over a long time due to regional, administrative, economic, and cultural reasons. Cumilla is geographically, demographically, and historically an important area of Bangladesh. It is known as a center for trade, agriculture, and industry in East Bengal. For a long time, being under the Chattogram Division, Cumilla and its surrounding districts have been in a marginal position ...

Ramadan trade disrupted as importers delay cargo clearance

Amid the holy month of Ramadan, allegations have emerged against certain traders for stockpiling imported goods at Chittagong Port, allegedly to create an artificial crisis and drive up market prices.

According to port officials, some importers are deliberately delaying the release of their goods, effectively using the port’s yards as storage facilities. This has resulted in an artificial shortage, with approximately 40,000 Full Container Load (FCL) containers currently occupying space in the port yard and off-docks.

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