Ctg port users give 7-day ultimatum to cut tariffs

Port officials said the new tariff is 41 percent higher on average
18 October 2025

Goods transporters launch indefinite strike over higher entry fees at Ctg port

The Inter-District Goods Transport Truck and Covered Van Owners' Association enforced the strike from 6:00am today
18 October 2025

Nepal wants to take more jute from Bangladesh

Nepalese envoy expressed the country’s willingness to the commerce adviser
16 October 2025
15 October 2025

Increased tariffs at Ctg port take effect amid port users’ opposition

This is the first time in 40 years the CPA has made a major revision of charges
15 October 2025
14 October 2025

3 port terminals to get foreign operators by Dec

Shipping Secretary Mohammed Yousuf says
12 October 2025

Shipping line raises fees after Ctg port tariff hike

The government announced a 41 percent average increase in service charges on September 14
7 October 2025

BSAA polls postponed, administrator appointed

Administrator tasked with holding election in 4 months
7 October 2025

Commerce adviser urges Germany to import more from Bangladesh

Sk Bashir Uddin made the call to the newly appointed German ambassador to Bangladesh, Rüdiger Lotz
7 October 2025

63 candidates cleared for Ctg chamber polls

The election board of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has cleared 63 candidates to contest for the post of director of the major chamber in the port city, known as the commercial capital of Bangladesh.
5 October 2025

Exports fall for second month

September shipment down 4.6% YoY to $3.62b as Trump tariffs weighed on US orders
5 October 2025

Shipping agents call for revision, phased rollout of Ctg port tariff

The revised schedule hikes 190-metre tug hire charge by 500 percent to $15,709
5 October 2025

Exports slip in September

But first quarter earnings remain positive
5 October 2025

Ctg port’s higher tariffs to take effect on Oct 15

New Chattogram port tariff on containers raises trade costs despite brief delay
1 October 2025

Customs houses to run on limited scales during Durga Puja holidays

The move aims to ensure uninterrupted trade flows despite the two-day public holiday from October 1–2
30 September 2025

Local berth operators want to invest in Ctg port’s oldest terminal

They will form a consortium of local and foreign investors to redevelop and operate the terminal for 25 to 30 years
30 September 2025

Padma Oil's fuel supply pipeline for Ctg airport opens tomorrow

The 5.77-kilometre pipeline will help Padma save Tk 8 crore a year
22 September 2025

Ctg port’s higher tariffs put on hold for a month

The government has deferred the rollout of Chattogram port’s new tariff structure by one month after business leaders pressed for a year-long postponement and a phased increase.
20 September 2025