Imports have declined in the country, while container
handling has also slowed. As a result, revenue at Chattogram Customs House, the
National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) largest revenue contributor, has suffered a
significant shortfall. However, Chattogram Port has presented a completely
different picture despite the broader economic downturn.
The country’s principal seaport earned an average of Tk 561
crore per month in the previous fiscal year. In the current fiscal year, its
average mont...