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Chattogram Port will not take responsibility for damage to import-export goods kept in its secured areas due to continuous rainfall. At the same time, it says it is not obligated to provide any accountability, issuing a strongly worded notice. Citing legal provisions, the port said in the notice that it is ‘denying, disclaiming and rejecting any claims for compensation from any party.’ The notice was signed on July 10, 2026, by Port Director (Transport) Golam Mohammad Sarwarul Islam. Foll...

Continuous rainfall over the past two days has caused water to enter several sheds at Benapole Land Port in Jashore, the country's largest land port, damaging a large quantity of imported goods. Importers and traders said they are facing losses as goods worth crores of taka have gone underwater due to waterlogging. They alleged that the situation has worsened because of a poor drainage system and obstacles to water discharge. According to sources, knee-deep water has accumulated in five...