Bangladesh plans to transfer land ports to private sector, close a few

Four out of total 24 land ports have been already closed, while the process of shutting down four more unprofitable ones is under way, the adviser told reporters at the Hili land port in Dinajpur.

The government plans to improve the infrastructure of developing land ports, and steps will be taken gradually to address problems.

Port officials and stakeholders requested the adviser to repair roads, increase warehouse facilities and develop overall infrastructure, according to domestic media reports.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)