Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The government is actively considering waiving port dues and charges for LNG (liquefied natural gas) terminals and vessels at Moheshkhali, Cox's Bazar.

Officials concerned said the authorities are thinking of giving waiver since the dues and charges will ultimately be a burden on consumers.

But the government will attach conditions like registration of LNG carriers under law and training of local sailors to operate the vessels to the waiver facility.

Such training will help them get similar jobs abroad.

Shipping ministry officials said Moheshkhali, where two floating storage regasification units (FSRUs) exist, falls under the jurisdiction of Chittagong Port Authority (CPA).

CPA wants FSRUs and LNG carriers pay dues ...